17LIVE Group (SGX:LVR) Research & Development: S$13.6 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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SGX:LVR 17LIVE Group Ltd SGX:LVR
34 GF Score
Price S$0.89
GF Value S$0.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is 17LIVE Group Research & Development?

17LIVE Group SGX:LVR -1.67% 34 Research & Development is S$13.6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SGX:LVR with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. 17LIVE Group's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$6.5 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was S$13.6 Mil.

17LIVE Group  (SGX:LVR) 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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17LIVE Group Research & Development Historical Data

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17LIVE Group Research & Development Chart

17LIVE Group Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
0.00 36.92 32.22 0.00 0.00

17LIVE Group Semi-Annual Data
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Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 14.22 11.21 7.94 7.10 6.53
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17LIVE 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was S$13.6 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 S$13.6 Mil mean?
17LIVE Group (SGX:LVR) has a Research & Development of S$13.6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on 17LIVE Group and its competitors.
Is 17LIVE Group's Research & Development too high?
17LIVE Group's current Research & Development is S$13.6 Mil. Overall, 17LIVE Group has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 17LIVE Group's Research & Development compare to UBER and SHOP?
17LIVE Group's Research & Development of S$13.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software 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 17LIVE Group and its competitors. 17LIVE Group's current Research & Development is S$13.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 17LIVE Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 17LIVE Group (SGX:LVR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.24, compared to a current price of S$0.89 — trading 268.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is S$13.6 Mil. 17LIVE Group's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 2 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 17LIVE Group (SGX:LVR), the current Research & Development is S$13.6 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 17LIVE Group (SGX:LVR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 17LIVE Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.89 is trading 268.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.24. GuruFocus considers 17LIVE Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:LVR:

  • Research & Development: S$13.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: S$0.24 vs. price of S$0.89 (268.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 2 warning signs

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

17LIVE Group Business Description

Address Ugland House, PO Box 309, Grand Cayman, CYM, KY1-1104
17LIVE Group Ltd operates a free live-streaming app that anyone can use. From celebrities to the average person, anybody can communicate with fans all over the world using 17LIVE. 17LIVE is also a pioneer of V-Liver live streaming, enabling real-time interaction between users and virtual characters, creating an immersive, real-time experience with virtual characters and fostering a thriving community. The Group is organized into two operating business segments Live streaming; and Others, which include the business from live-commerce and Wave App. It is accessible globally, with key markets of focus including Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, the U.S the Philippines, and Malaysia.
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