Sinotrans (SHSE:601598) Research & Development: ¥137 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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SHSE:601598 Sinotrans Ltd SHSE:601598
73 GF Score
Price ¥5.93
GF Value ¥4.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sinotrans Research & Development?

Sinotrans SHSE:601598 -0.50% 73 Research & Development is ¥137 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601598 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Sinotrans's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ¥101 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was ¥137 Mil.

Sinotrans  (SHSE:601598) 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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Sinotrans Research & Development Historical Data

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Sinotrans Research & Development Chart

Sinotrans Annual Data
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Sinotrans Quarterly Data
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Sinotrans 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥137 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 ¥137 Mil mean?
Sinotrans (SHSE:601598) has a Research & Development of ¥137 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Sinotrans and its competitors.
Is Sinotrans' Research & Development too high?
Sinotrans' current Research & Development is ¥137 Mil. Overall, Sinotrans has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sinotrans' Research & Development compare to UPS and FDX?
Sinotrans' Research & Development of ¥137 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 Sinotrans and its competitors. Sinotrans's current Research & Development is ¥137 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sinotrans stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinotrans (SHSE:601598) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.80, compared to a current price of ¥5.93 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is ¥137 Mil. Sinotrans' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Sinotrans (SHSE:601598), the current Research & Development is ¥137 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 Sinotrans (SHSE:601598) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinotrans stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥5.93 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.80. GuruFocus considers Sinotrans to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601598:

  • Research & Development: ¥137 Mil
  • GF Value™: ¥4.80 vs. price of ¥5.93 (23.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601598 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sinotrans Business Description

Other Exchanges 00598:Hong KongSIY:Germany
Address No. 5 Anding Road, 1101, 11th Floor of 101, 1st to 22nd Floor, Building 10, Sinotrans Tower B, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100029
Sinotrans Ltd is an integrated logistics services company. The company's reporting and operating segments are: Agency and related business, Professional logistics, and E-commerce. The Agency and related business segment, which derives key revenue, includes arranging the delivery of goods to designated consignees in other locations within a specified time frame following customer instructions; including shipping agency services related to freight agency to shipping companies, providing storage, storage yards, container loading and unloading stations, and terminal services. The Professional logistics segment provides customised and professional logistics services to customers, and the E-commerce segment provides logistics solutions for import and export to e-commerce customers.
73GF Score

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