TANH (Tantech Holdings) Research & Development: $0.08 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TANH Tantech Holdings Ltd TANH
29 GF Score
Price $0.34
GF Value $0.51
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Tantech Holdings Research & Development?

Tantech Holdings TANH -8.79% 29 Research & Development is $0.08 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TANH with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Tantech Holdings's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.06 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.08 Mil.

Tantech Holdings  (NAS:TANH) 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.

Tantech Holdings Research & Development Related Terms

Tantech Holdings Research & Development Historical Data

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Tantech Holdings Research & Development Chart

Tantech Holdings Annual Data
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Tantech Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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Tantech Holdings 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.08 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 $0.08 Mil mean?
Tantech Holdings (TANH) has a Research & Development of $0.08 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Tantech Holdings and its competitors.
Is Tantech Holdings' Research & Development too high?
Tantech Holdings' current Research & Development is $0.08 Mil. Overall, Tantech Holdings has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tantech Holdings' Research & Development compare to DQWS and NASO?
Tantech Holdings' Research & Development of $0.08 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Tantech Holdings and its competitors. Tantech Holdings's current Research & Development is $0.08 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tantech Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tantech Holdings (TANH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.51, compared to a current price of $0.34 — trading 33.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $0.08 Mil. Tantech Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Tantech Holdings (TANH), the current Research & Development is $0.08 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 Tantech Holdings (TANH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tantech Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.34 is trading 33.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.51. GuruFocus considers Tantech Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TANH:

  • Research & Development: $0.08 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.51 vs. price of $0.34 (33.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Tantech Holdings Business Description

Address No. 10 Cen Shan Road, Shuige Industrial Zone, Zhejiang Province, Lishui, CHN, 323000
Tantech Holdings Ltd manufactures bamboo charcoal-based products. The company, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the production and distribution of household products along with a trading business, which involves the export of charcoal products. It also manufactures electric double-layer capacitors carbon materials and low-emission barbecue charcoal. Its product portfolio includes air purifiers and humidifiers, underfloor humidity control, pillows and mattresses, wardrobe deodorizers, mousepads, and wrist mats, refrigerator deodorant, and charcoal toilet cleaner disks.
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