Luckin Coffee (LTS:0A6U) Research & Development: $0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0A6U Luckin Coffee Inc LTS:0A6U
83 GF Score
Price $12.54
GF Value $20.29
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Luckin Coffee Research & Development?

Luckin Coffee LTS:0A6U 83 Research & Development is $0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0A6U with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Luckin Coffee's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil.

Luckin Coffee  (LTS:0A6U) 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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Luckin Coffee Research & Development Historical Data

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Luckin Coffee Research & Development Chart

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Luckin Coffee 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 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 Mil mean?
Luckin Coffee (LTS:0A6U) has a Research & Development of $0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Luckin Coffee and its competitors.
Is Luckin Coffee's Research & Development too high?
Luckin Coffee's current Research & Development is $0 Mil. Overall, Luckin Coffee has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luckin Coffee's Research & Development compare to EAT and CAVA?
Luckin Coffee's Research & Development of $0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Restaurants 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 Luckin Coffee and its competitors. Luckin Coffee's current Research & Development is $0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luckin Coffee stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luckin Coffee (LTS:0A6U) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.29, compared to a current price of $12.54 — trading 38.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $0 Mil. Luckin Coffee's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Luckin Coffee (LTS:0A6U), the current Research & Development is $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 Luckin Coffee (LTS:0A6U) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luckin Coffee stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.54 is trading 38.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.29. GuruFocus considers Luckin Coffee to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0A6U:

  • Research & Development: $0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $20.29 vs. price of $12.54 (38.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0A6U stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Luckin Coffee Business Description

Other Exchanges LKNCY:USALC0A:Germany
Address 1-3 Taibei Road, 28th Floor, Building T3, Haixi Jingu Plaza, Siming District, Fujian, Xiamen, CHN, 361008
Luckin Coffee Inc operates a coffee network in China, providing retail services for freshly brewed drinks and pre-made food and beverage items. Its technology-driven model is built on mobile apps and a store network, offering a cashier-less purchase experience with features such as store selection, advance ordering, multiple payment options, and real-time order tracking. The company mainly operates self-operated pick-up stores in high-demand locations, enabling rapid and cost-efficient expansion, and also uses partnership and franchise models. It offers multiple products, including coffee, tea drinks, snacks, and light meals, with recipes tailored to local preferences, supported by sourcing and proprietary technology for operations and supply chain management.
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