Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) Research & Development: €2.5 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:5DQ2 Daqo New Energy Corp STU:5DQ2
72 GF Score
Price €11.70
GF Value €8.00
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Daqo New Energy Research & Development?

Daqo New Energy STU:5DQ2 +3.54% 72 Research & Development is €2.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:5DQ2 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Daqo New Energy's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.7 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.5 Mil.

Daqo New Energy  (STU:5DQ2) 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.

Daqo New Energy Research & Development Related Terms

Daqo New Energy Research & Development Historical Data

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Daqo New Energy Research & Development Chart

Daqo New Energy Annual Data
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Daqo New Energy Quarterly Data
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Daqo New Energy 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 €2.5 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 €2.5 Mil mean?
Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) has a Research & Development of €2.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Daqo New Energy and its competitors.
Is Daqo New Energy's Research & Development too high?
Daqo New Energy's current Research & Development is €2.5 Mil. Overall, Daqo New Energy has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daqo New Energy's Research & Development compare to ASYS and ATOM?
Daqo New Energy's Research & Development of €2.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors 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 Daqo New Energy and its competitors. Daqo New Energy's current Research & Development is €2.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daqo New Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.00, compared to a current price of €11.70 — trading 46.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €2.5 Mil. Daqo New Energy's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2), the current Research & Development is €2.5 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 Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daqo New Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.70 is trading 46.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.00. GuruFocus considers Daqo New Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:5DQ2:

  • Research & Development: €2.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: €8.00 vs. price of €11.70 (46.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5DQ2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Daqo New Energy Business Description

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Address No. 838 Zhangyang Road, 29th Floor, Unit 29, Huadu Mansion, Pudong, Shanghai, CHN, 200122
Daqo New Energy Corp is a polysilicon manufacturer based in China. The company manufactures and sells high-purity polysilicon to manufacturers who use it to make ingots, cells, and modules for solar power solutions. The polysilicon is packaged to meet crucible stacking, pulling, and solidification needs. All of the company's revenues come from the People's Republic of China.
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