LGCL (Lucas GC) Research & Development: $24.8 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Lucas GC Research & Development?

Lucas GC LGCL -1.99% 41 Research & Development is $24.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LGCL with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Lucas GC's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $18.4 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $24.8 Mil.

Lucas GC  (NAS:LGCL) 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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Lucas GC Research & Development Historical Data

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Lucas GC Research & Development Chart

Lucas GC Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Lucas GC Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.05 11.11 12.09 6.39 18.39
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Lucas GC 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 $24.8 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 $24.8 Mil mean?
Lucas GC (LGCL) has a Research & Development of $24.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Lucas GC and its competitors.
Is Lucas GC's Research & Development too high?
Lucas GC's current Research & Development is $24.8 Mil. Overall, Lucas GC has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lucas GC's Research & Development compare to FUSE and AWRE?
Lucas GC's Research & Development of $24.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software 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 Lucas GC and its competitors. Lucas GC's current Research & Development is $24.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lucas GC stock overvalued right now?
Lucas GC (LGCL) has a current Research & Development of $24.8 Mil. The current Research & Development is $24.8 Mil. Lucas GC's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 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 Lucas GC (LGCL), the current Research & Development is $24.8 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.

Lucas GC Business Description

Address No. 8 Wangjing Street, Room 1109, 11/Floor, Tower A, Star Plaza, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100102
Lucas GC Ltd is a technology-driven online agent-centric human capital management service provider targeting professionals based on PaaS in China. Its business segments consist of recruitment services, outsourcing services, and other services, which include information technology services and training services.
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