KT (KT) Research & Development: $111 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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75 GF Score
Price $17.81
GF Value $16.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is KT Research & Development?

KT KT +0.17% 75 Research & Development is $111 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KT with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. KT's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $43 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $111 Mil.

KT  (NYSE:KT) 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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KT Research & Development Historical Data

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KT Research & Development Chart

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KT 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 $111 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 $111 Mil mean?
KT (KT) has a Research & Development of $111 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on KT and its competitors.
Is KT's Research & Development too high?
KT's current Research & Development is $111 Mil. Overall, KT has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KT's Research & Development compare to TMUS and VZ?
KT's Research & Development of $111 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 KT and its competitors. KT's current Research & Development is $111 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KT (KT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.23, compared to a current price of $17.81 — trading 9.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $111 Mil. KT's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 KT (KT), the current Research & Development is $111 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 KT (KT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $17.81 is trading 9.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.23. GuruFocus considers KT to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KT:

  • Research & Development: $111 Mil
  • GF Value™: $16.23 vs. price of $17.81 (9.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs

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

KT Business Description

Address 33, Jong-ro 3-Gil, Jongno-gu, KT Gwanghwamun Building East, Gyeonggi-do, Seoul, KOR, 03155
KT is South Korea's largest fixed-line telecom operator, with around 11.5 million fixed-line broadband customers and 9.5 million IPTV customers, and is the second-largest wireless operator with 28 million subscribers. Additionally, it has a number of nontelecom businesses, including real estate, payment processing, artificial intelligence, and IDC/cloud services, many of which are the focus of its growth strategy. The company was formed from the previously government-owned, monopoly telecom business and was listed in 1998. After selling its mobile business in 1994 (forming its mobile competitor, SK Telecom), KT created its own mobile operator in 1997.
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