Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co (SZSE:301201) Research & Development: ¥42.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SZSE:301201 Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd SZSE:301201
75 GF Score
Price ¥37.94
GF Value ¥30.45
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co Research & Development?

Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co SZSE:301201 +2.26% 75 Research & Development is ¥42.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SZSE:301201 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥30.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥11.0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥42.2 Mil.

Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co  (SZSE:301201) 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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Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co Research & Development Chart

Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co Annual Data
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SZSE:301201
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Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd SZSE:301201
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Chengda Pharmaceuticals 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 ¥42.2 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 ¥42.2 Mil mean?
Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co (SZSE:301201) has a Research & Development of ¥42.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co and its competitors.
Is Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co's Research & Development too high?
Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co's current Research & Development is ¥42.2 Mil. Overall, Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co's Research & Development compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co's Research & Development of ¥42.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co and its competitors. Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co's current Research & Development is ¥42.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co (SZSE:301201) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥30.45, compared to a current price of ¥37.94 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is ¥42.2 Mil. Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co (SZSE:301201), the current Research & Development is ¥42.2 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 Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co (SZSE:301201) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥37.94 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥30.45. GuruFocus considers Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SZSE:301201:

  • Research & Development: ¥42.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: ¥30.45 vs. price of ¥37.94 (24.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:301201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co Business Description

Address 36 Huanghe Road, Huimin Street, Jiashan County, Zhejiang Province, Jiaxing, CHN, 314100
Chengda Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production and sales of L-carnitine series products. The company mainly produces raw materials, food additives, feed additives, antibiotics, anti-cancer, anti-virus and other series of pharmaceutical intermediates. The products are sold to more than 30 countries and regions.
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