KYKOF (Kyowa Kirin Co) Research & Development: $658 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


KYKOF Kyowa Kirin Co Ltd KYKOF
82 GF Score
Price $14.43
GF Value $17.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kyowa Kirin Co Research & Development?

Kyowa Kirin Co KYKOF 82 Research & Development is $658 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates KYKOF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Kyowa Kirin Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $156 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $658 Mil.

Kyowa Kirin Co  (OTCPK:KYKOF) 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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Kyowa Kirin Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Kyowa Kirin Co Research & Development Chart

Kyowa Kirin Co Annual Data
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Kyowa Kirin Co Quarterly Data
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Kyowa Kirin Co 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $658 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 $658 Mil mean?
Kyowa Kirin Co (KYKOF) has a Research & Development of $658 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Kyowa Kirin Co and its competitors.
Is Kyowa Kirin Co's Research & Development too high?
Kyowa Kirin Co's current Research & Development is $658 Mil. Overall, Kyowa Kirin Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyowa Kirin Co's Research & Development compare to ZTS?
Kyowa Kirin Co's Research & Development of $658 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Kyowa Kirin Co and its competitors. Kyowa Kirin Co's current Research & Development is $658 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyowa Kirin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Kirin Co (KYKOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.92, compared to a current price of $14.43 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $658 Mil. Kyowa Kirin Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kyowa Kirin Co (KYKOF), the current Research & Development is $658 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 Kyowa Kirin Co (KYKOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Kirin Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.43 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.92. GuruFocus considers Kyowa Kirin Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KYKOF:

  • Research & Development: $658 Mil
  • GF Value™: $17.92 vs. price of $14.43 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Kyowa Kirin Co Business Description

Address 1-9-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0004
Kyowa Kirin Co Ltd is engaged in research, development, manufacturing, sales, import and export of prescription pharmaceuticals. Its products include KHK4083/AMG 451, rocatinlimab; ziftomenib; OTL-203 KK8398, infigratinib; KHK4951, tivozanib; OTL-201; KK4277; KK2260; KK2269; KK2845; and KK8123.
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