Youdao (MEX:DAON) Research & Development: MXN1,332 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:DAON Youdao Inc MEX:DAON
73 GF Score
Price MXN195.00
GF Value MXN119.76
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What is Youdao Research & Development?

Youdao MEX:DAON 73 Research & Development is MXN1,332 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:DAON with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN119.76. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Youdao's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN302 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,332 Mil.

Youdao  (MEX:DAON) 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.

Youdao Research & Development Related Terms

Youdao Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Youdao's Research & Development can be seen below:

* 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.

Youdao Research & Development Chart

Youdao Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 1,956.20 2,247.76 1,767.18 1,546.83 1,314.62

Youdao Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Youdao 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 MXN1,332 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 MXN1,332 Mil mean?
Youdao (MEX:DAON) has a Research & Development of MXN1,332 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Youdao and its competitors.
Is Youdao's Research & Development too high?
Youdao's current Research & Development is MXN1,332 Mil. Overall, Youdao has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Youdao's Research & Development compare to LINC and COUR?
Youdao's Research & Development of MXN1,332 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education 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 Education company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Education 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 Youdao and its competitors. Youdao's current Research & Development is MXN1,332 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Youdao stock overvalued right now?
Youdao (MEX:DAON) has a current Research & Development of MXN1,332 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN119.76, compared to a current price of MXN195.00 — trading 62.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is MXN1,332 Mil. Youdao's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Youdao (MEX:DAON), the current Research & Development is MXN1,332 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 Youdao (MEX:DAON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youdao stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN195.00 is trading 62.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN119.76.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DAON:

  • Research & Development: MXN1,332 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN119.76 vs. price of MXN195.00 (62.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Youdao Business Description

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Address No. 399, Wangshang Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, CHN, 310051
Youdao Inc develops and markets software applications. It engages in developing technologies to provide learning content, applications, and solutions. The firm operates in three segments: Learning services, Smart devices, and Online marketing services. The majority of its revenue comes from the Learning services segment, which generates revenues from online courses, mainly including Youdao Premium Courses, NetEase Cloud Classroom, and China University MOOC. The learning products segment includes sales of smart devices such as the Youdao Dictionary Pen and the Youdao Pocket Translator. Geographically, all of its revenue is generated from the People's Republic of China.
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