Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) Research & Development: £0.0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:GKP Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd LSE:GKP
83 GF Score
Price £1.78
GF Value £1.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Gulf Keystone Petroleum Research & Development?

Gulf Keystone Petroleum LSE:GKP +0.11% 83 Research & Development is £0.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:GKP with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.0 Mil.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum  (LSE:GKP) 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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Gulf Keystone Petroleum Research & Development Historical Data

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Gulf Keystone Petroleum Research & Development Chart

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Gulf Keystone Petroleum 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 £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?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) has a Research & Development of £0.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Research & Development too high?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Research & Development is £0.0 Mil. Overall, Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Research & Development compare to COP and EOG?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors. Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.70, compared to a current price of £1.78 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is £0.0 Mil. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP), the current Research & Development is £0.0 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.78 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.70. GuruFocus considers Gulf Keystone Petroleum to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:GKP:

  • Research & Development: £0.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: £1.70 vs. price of £1.78 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address c/o Carey Olsen Services Bermuda Limited, 11 Bermudiana Road, 5th Floor, Rosebank Centre, Pembroke, Hamilton, BMU, HM08
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd is a holding company that is engaged in the oil and gas exploration, development, and production business. The company mainly operates in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which consists of the Shaikan and the Erbil office, which provide support to the operations in Kurdistan. The firm has a Production Sharing Contract with the Kurdistan Regional Government. The company generates revenue from oil sales.
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