VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) Research & Development: £0.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LSE:EGY VAALCO Energy Inc LSE:EGY
78 GF Score
Price £4.03
GF Value £2.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is VAALCO Energy Research & Development?

VAALCO Energy LSE:EGY -0.49% 78 Research & Development is £0.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:EGY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. VAALCO Energy's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.0 Mil.

VAALCO Energy  (LSE:EGY) 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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VAALCO Energy Research & Development Historical Data

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VAALCO Energy 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 £0.0 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 £0.0 Mil mean?
VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) has a Research & Development of £0.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on VAALCO Energy and its competitors.
Is VAALCO Energy's Research & Development too high?
VAALCO Energy's current Research & Development is £0.0 Mil. Overall, VAALCO Energy has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VAALCO Energy's Research & Development compare to SD and WTI?
VAALCO Energy's Research & Development of £0.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Oil & Gas 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 VAALCO Energy and its competitors. VAALCO Energy's current Research & Development is £0.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VAALCO Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.86, compared to a current price of £4.03 — trading 40.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is £0.0 Mil. VAALCO Energy's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY), the current Research & Development is £0.0 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 VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAALCO Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.03 is trading 40.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.86. GuruFocus considers VAALCO Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:EGY:

  • Research & Development: £0.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: £2.86 vs. price of £4.03 (40.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs

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

VAALCO Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges EGY:USAVAW:Germany
Address 2500 CityWest Boulevard, Suite 400, Houston, TX, USA, 77042
VAALCO Energy Inc is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). It has a diversified, African-focused portfolio of production, development, and exploration assets located in Gabon, Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria, which are also considered its reportable operating segments. Maximum revenue is generated from the Gabon segment, which holds working interest in and operates the Etame Marin block, located offshore Gabon. The company derives all of its revenue from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales.
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