The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Research & Development: KES0 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2025)


NAI:SGL The Standard Group PLC NAI:SGL
42 GF Score
Price KES6.30
GF Value KES3.43
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is The Standard Group Research & Development?

The Standard Group NAI:SGL +5.35% 42 Research & Development is KES0 Mil as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:SGL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of KES3.43 (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. The Standard Group's Research & Development for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was KES0 Mil.

The Standard Group  (NAI:SGL) 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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The Standard Group Research & Development Historical Data

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The Standard Group Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KES0 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 KES0 Mil mean?
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) has a Research & Development of KES0 Mil as of Jun. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on The Standard Group and its competitors.
Is The Standard Group's Research & Development too high?
The Standard Group's current Research & Development is KES0 Mil. Overall, The Standard Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Standard Group's Research & Development compare to NYT and WLY?
The Standard Group's Research & Development of KES0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Media - Diversified 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 The Standard Group and its competitors. The Standard Group's current Research & Development is KES0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Standard Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.43, compared to a current price of KES6.30 — trading 83.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is KES0 Mil. The Standard Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL), the current Research & Development is KES0 Mil as of Jun. 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES6.30 is trading 83.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.43. GuruFocus considers The Standard Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:SGL:

  • Research & Development: KES0 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES3.43 vs. price of KES6.30 (83.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 7 warning signs

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

The Standard Group Business Description

Address Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 30080, The Standard Group Centre, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
The Standard Group PLC is a multimedia media company in Kenya. The company gathers and shares information through print, Television, Radio, and Digital Media. The company provides a wide range of media products: print titles like The Standard, The Nairobian, and The Standard Courier; radio stations including Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio, and Berur FM; TV channels such as KTN Home, KTN News, BTV, and KTN Farmers TV; and digital services like the E-paper, Reader Revenue, Standardmedia. co.ke, Digger Classifieds, and Value Added Services. The segments of the company are Print and Broadcast.
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