KT&G (LUX:KT&GC) Research & Development: $49 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LUX:KT&GC KT&G Corp LUX:KT&GC
91 GF Score
Price $31.80
GF Value $23.37
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What is KT&G Research & Development?

KT&G LUX:KT&GC 91 Research & Development is $49 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LUX:KT&GC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.37. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. KT&G's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $49 Mil.

KT&G  (LUX:KT&GC) 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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KT&G Research & Development Historical Data

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KT&G Research & Development Chart

KT&G Annual Data
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KT&G Quarterly Data
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KT&G 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 $49 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 $49 Mil mean?
KT&G (LUX:KT&GC) has a Research & Development of $49 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on KT&G and its competitors.
Is KT&G's Research & Development too high?
KT&G's current Research & Development is $49 Mil. Overall, KT&G has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KT&G's Research & Development compare to PM and MO?
KT&G's Research & Development of $49 Mil can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products 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 Tobacco Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Tobacco Products 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 KT&G and its competitors. KT&G's current Research & Development is $49 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KT&G stock overvalued right now?
KT&G (LUX:KT&GC) has a current Research & Development of $49 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.37, compared to a current price of $31.80 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $49 Mil. KT&G's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 KT&G (LUX:KT&GC), the current Research & Development is $49 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 KT&G (LUX:KT&GC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KT&G stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $31.80 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.37.

Key valuation signals for LUX:KT&GC:

  • Research & Development: $49 Mil
  • GF Value™: $23.37 vs. price of $31.80 (36.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 7 warning signs

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

KT&G Business Description

Other Exchanges 033780:Korea
Address 71, Beotkkot-gil, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, KOR, 34618
KT&G Corp manufactures and sells tobacco products in South Korea. Its flagship cigarette brand is Esse. Other brands include This, The One, Bohem, and Raison. The company has four reportable divisions: Tobacco Business, Ginseng Business, Real Estate Business, and Other Business divisions. The Tobacco division handles tobacco manufacturing and sales, the Ginseng division focuses on manufacturing and sales of red ginseng products, the Real Estate division engages in real estate sales and rental activities, and the Other Business division includes manufacturing and sales of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Tobacco Business.
91GF Score

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