YTO Express Group Co (SHSE:600233) Research & Development: ¥176 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SHSE:600233 YTO Express Group Co Ltd SHSE:600233
97 GF Score
Price ¥15.30
GF Value ¥19.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is YTO Express Group Co Research & Development?

YTO Express Group Co SHSE:600233 +0.07% 97 Research & Development is ¥176 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600233 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥19.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. YTO Express Group Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥60 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥176 Mil.

YTO Express Group Co  (SHSE:600233) 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.

YTO Express Group Co Research & Development Related Terms

YTO Express Group Co Research & Development Historical Data

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YTO Express Group Co Research & Development Chart

YTO Express Group Co Annual Data
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YTO Express Group Co Quarterly Data
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YTO Express Group Co 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 ¥176 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 ¥176 Mil mean?
YTO Express Group Co (SHSE:600233) has a Research & Development of ¥176 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on YTO Express Group Co and its competitors.
Is YTO Express Group Co's Research & Development too high?
YTO Express Group Co's current Research & Development is ¥176 Mil. Overall, YTO Express Group Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YTO Express Group Co's Research & Development compare to UPS and FDX?
YTO Express Group Co's Research & Development of ¥176 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Transportation 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 YTO Express Group Co and its competitors. YTO Express Group Co's current Research & Development is ¥176 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YTO Express Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTO Express Group Co (SHSE:600233) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥19.00, compared to a current price of ¥15.30 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is ¥176 Mil. YTO Express Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 YTO Express Group Co (SHSE:600233), the current Research & Development is ¥176 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 YTO Express Group Co (SHSE:600233) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTO Express Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥15.30 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥19.00. GuruFocus considers YTO Express Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600233:

  • Research & Development: ¥176 Mil
  • GF Value™: ¥19.00 vs. price of ¥15.30 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600233 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

YTO Express Group Co Business Description

Address No. 28, Xinxie Road, Huaxin Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai, CHN, 201708
YTO Express is one of the Tongda operators—the top four national express delivery companies that use the network partner model. In this model, Tongdas provide line-haul transportation, sorting, and waybill services to their network partners for fees, while their local network partners provide first-mile pickup and last-mile delivery services under the Tongdas' brands and collect customer payments.The company was founded by Yu Huijiao in 2000. Yu remains chair and president with a 33.4% stake as of Feb. 25, 2026. Yu and Zhang Xiaojuan, who owned 2.15% of YTO as of that date, are persons acting in concert. YTO's strategic shareholder is leading China e-commerce company Alibaba Group and its affiliated companies, with around a 16.8% interest as of Feb. 25, 2026.
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