Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co (SHSE:688668) Research & Development: ¥120 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:688668 Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co Ltd SHSE:688668
75 GF Score
Price ¥219.66
GF Value ¥89.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co Research & Development?

Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co SHSE:688668 -9.78% 75 Research & Development is ¥120 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688668 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥89.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥31 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥120 Mil.

Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co  (SHSE:688668) 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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Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal 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 ¥120 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 ¥120 Mil mean?
Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co (SHSE:688668) has a Research & Development of ¥120 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co and its competitors.
Is Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co's Research & Development too high?
Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co's current Research & Development is ¥120 Mil. Overall, Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co's Research & Development compare to VRT and BE?
Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co's Research & Development of ¥120 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products 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 Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co and its competitors. Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co's current Research & Development is ¥120 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co (SHSE:688668) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥89.35, compared to a current price of ¥219.66 — trading 145.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is ¥120 Mil. Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co (SHSE:688668), the current Research & Development is ¥120 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 Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co (SHSE:688668) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥219.66 is trading 145.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥89.35. GuruFocus considers Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688668:

  • Research & Development: ¥120 Mil
  • GF Value™: ¥89.35 vs. price of ¥219.66 (145.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688668 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co Business Description

Address No. 7, Yinzhu Road, Dongcheng Street, Zhouwu Community, Guangdong Province, Dongguan, CHN, 523118
Dongguan Dingtong Precision Metal Co Ltd is focused on the development, production and sales of communication connectors and automotive connectors. The product catalogue of the group includes precision mold, precision mold parts, high-speed communication connectors and automotive connectors.
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