Yangtze Optical Electronic Co (SHSE:688143) Research & Development: ¥55.7 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:688143 Yangtze Optical Electronic Co Ltd SHSE:688143
67 GF Score
Price ¥100.00
GF Value ¥46.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Yangtze Optical Electronic Co Research & Development?

Yangtze Optical Electronic Co SHSE:688143 -9.09% 67 Research & Development is ¥55.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688143 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥46.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥12.4 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥55.7 Mil.

Yangtze Optical Electronic Co  (SHSE:688143) 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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Yangtze Optical Electronic Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Yangtze Optical Electronic Co Research & Development Chart

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Yangtze Optical Electronic 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 ¥55.7 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 ¥55.7 Mil mean?
Yangtze Optical Electronic Co (SHSE:688143) has a Research & Development of ¥55.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Yangtze Optical Electronic Co and its competitors.
Is Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's Research & Development too high?
Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's current Research & Development is ¥55.7 Mil. Overall, Yangtze Optical Electronic Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's Research & Development of ¥55.7 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 Yangtze Optical Electronic Co and its competitors. Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's current Research & Development is ¥55.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yangtze Optical Electronic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yangtze Optical Electronic Co (SHSE:688143) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥46.18, compared to a current price of ¥100.00 — trading 116.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is ¥55.7 Mil. Yangtze Optical Electronic Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 Yangtze Optical Electronic Co (SHSE:688143), the current Research & Development is ¥55.7 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 Yangtze Optical Electronic Co (SHSE:688143) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yangtze Optical Electronic Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥100.00 is trading 116.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥46.18. GuruFocus considers Yangtze Optical Electronic Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688143:

  • Research & Development: ¥55.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: ¥46.18 vs. price of ¥100.00 (116.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688143 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Yangtze Optical Electronic Co Business Description

Address No. 80, Gaoxin 5th Road, East Lake Development Zone, Hubei Province, Wuhan, CHN, 430205
Yangtze Optical Electronic Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production, and sales of products in five fields, including special optical fiber and cable, special optical devices, new materials, high-end equipment, and optoelectronic systems, and provides customers with measurement calibration and testing services for optoelectronic first-level metering stations.
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