KSFTF (Kingsoft) Research & Development: $517 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


KSFTF Kingsoft Corp Ltd KSFTF
84 GF Score
Price $2.70
GF Value $4.20
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Kingsoft Research & Development?

Kingsoft KSFTF 84 Research & Development is $517 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KSFTF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.20 (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. Kingsoft's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $137 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $517 Mil.

Kingsoft  (OTCPK:KSFTF) 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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Kingsoft Research & Development Historical Data

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Kingsoft Research & Development Chart

Kingsoft Annual Data
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Kingsoft Quarterly Data
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Kingsoft Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $517 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 $517 Mil mean?
Kingsoft (KSFTF) has a Research & Development of $517 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Kingsoft and its competitors.
Is Kingsoft's Research & Development too high?
Kingsoft's current Research & Development is $517 Mil. Overall, Kingsoft has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingsoft's Research & Development compare to NTES and EA?
Kingsoft's Research & Development of $517 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Interactive Media 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 Kingsoft and its competitors. Kingsoft's current Research & Development is $517 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingsoft stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingsoft (KSFTF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.20, compared to a current price of $2.70 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $517 Mil. Kingsoft's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Kingsoft (KSFTF), the current Research & Development is $517 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 Kingsoft (KSFTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingsoft stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.70 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.20. GuruFocus considers Kingsoft to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KSFTF:

  • Research & Development: $517 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.20 vs. price of $2.70 (35.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Kingsoft Business Description

Other Exchanges 03888:Hong Kong3K1:Germany
Address No. 33 Xierqi Middle Road, Xiaomi Campus, Building D, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100085
Kingsoft Corp Ltd is a Chinese software and Internet services company. The company's operating segment includes entertainment software and others; and office software and services. It generates maximum revenue from the office software and services segment. The office software and services segment engages in the research and development and provision of WPS Office, WPS 365, WPS AI and other office products and services. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Chinese Mainland, and also has its presence in Hong Kong, and Other Countries.
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