Woolworths Holdings (JSE:WHL) Research & Development: R0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:WHL Woolworths Holdings Ltd JSE:WHL
74 GF Score
Price R44.77
GF Value R70.80
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Woolworths Holdings Research & Development?

Woolworths Holdings JSE:WHL -0.13% 74 Research & Development is R0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:WHL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R70.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Woolworths Holdings's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 Mil.

Woolworths Holdings  (JSE:WHL) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Woolworths Holdings Research & Development Historical Data

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Woolworths Holdings Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R0 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of R0 Mil mean?
Woolworths Holdings (JSE:WHL) has a Research & Development of R0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Woolworths Holdings and its competitors.
Is Woolworths Holdings' Research & Development too high?
Woolworths Holdings' current Research & Development is R0 Mil. Overall, Woolworths Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Holdings' Research & Development compare to DDS and M?
Woolworths Holdings' Research & Development of R0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Woolworths Holdings and its competitors. Woolworths Holdings's current Research & Development is R0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woolworths Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Holdings (JSE:WHL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R70.80, compared to a current price of R44.77 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is R0 Mil. Woolworths Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Woolworths Holdings (JSE:WHL), the current Research & Development is R0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Woolworths Holdings (JSE:WHL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R44.77 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R70.80. GuruFocus considers Woolworths Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:WHL:

  • Research & Development: R0 Mil
  • GF Value™: R70.80 vs. price of R44.77 (36.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:WHL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Woolworths Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges WLWHY:USAWN3:Germany
Address 93 Longmarket Street, Woolworths House, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 8001
Woolworths Holdings Ltd is a southern hemisphere retail Group. Its current operations are conducted through its two operating subsidiaries. The segments involve: Fashion, Beauty and Home; Food; Logistics; Woolworths Financial Services; Country Road Group; and Treasury. It derives maximum revenue from Food Segment. Geographically, It operates iun South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and Rest of Africa.
74GF Score

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