Comba Telecom Systems Holdings (SGX:STC) Research & Development: S$54.6 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


SGX:STC Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd SGX:STC
45 GF Score
Price S$0.22
GF Value S$0.19
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What is Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Research & Development?

Comba Telecom Systems Holdings SGX:STC 45 Research & Development is S$54.6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SGX:STC with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.19. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Comba Telecom Systems Holdings's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$28.2 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was S$54.6 Mil.

Comba Telecom Systems Holdings  (SGX:STC) 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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Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Research & Development Historical Data

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Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Research & Development Chart

Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Comba Telecom Systems Holdings 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$54.6 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$54.6 Mil mean?
Comba Telecom Systems Holdings (SGX:STC) has a Research & Development of S$54.6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Comba Telecom Systems Holdings and its competitors.
Is Comba Telecom Systems Holdings' Research & Development too high?
Comba Telecom Systems Holdings' current Research & Development is S$54.6 Mil. Overall, Comba Telecom Systems Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Comba Telecom Systems Holdings' Research & Development compare to CSCO and CIEN?
Comba Telecom Systems Holdings' Research & Development of S$54.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 Comba Telecom Systems Holdings and its competitors. Comba Telecom Systems Holdings's current Research & Development is S$54.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Comba Telecom Systems Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Comba Telecom Systems Holdings (SGX:STC) has a current Research & Development of S$54.6 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.19, compared to a current price of S$0.22 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is S$54.6 Mil. Comba Telecom Systems Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 Comba Telecom Systems Holdings (SGX:STC), the current Research & Development is S$54.6 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 Comba Telecom Systems Holdings (SGX:STC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comba Telecom Systems Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.22 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.19.

Key valuation signals for SGX:STC:

  • Research & Development: S$54.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: S$0.19 vs. price of S$0.22 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Business Description

Address Hong Kong Science Park, Unit 611, Building 8W, Pak Shek Kok, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates in two segments: Wireless telecommunications network system equipment & services, and Operator telecommunication services. Its solutions include Antenna Site, In-Vehicle Broadband, Indoor Coverage Enhancement, Large Venue Coverage, LTE Upgrade, Railway/Tunnel Coverage, Wireless Backhaul, and Small Cell. It serves various industries such as airports, Education, Government and Public, Hospitality, stadiums, Transportation, and others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Wireless telecommunications network system equipment & services segment. Its geographical segments are Mainland China, Other countries/areas in the Asia Pacific, Americas, European Union, Middle East, and Other countries.
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