TQLCF (Tianqi Lithium) Research & Development: $7 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TQLCF Tianqi Lithium Corp TQLCF
57 GF Score
Price $8.75
GF Value $3.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Tianqi Lithium Research & Development?

Tianqi Lithium TQLCF 57 Research & Development is $7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TQLCF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Tianqi Lithium's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $7 Mil.

Tianqi Lithium  (OTCPK:TQLCF) 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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Tianqi Lithium Research & Development Historical Data

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Tianqi Lithium Research & Development Chart

Tianqi Lithium Annual Data
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Tianqi Lithium Quarterly Data
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Tianqi Lithium 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 $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 $7 Mil mean?
Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) has a Research & Development of $7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Tianqi Lithium and its competitors.
Is Tianqi Lithium's Research & Development too high?
Tianqi Lithium's current Research & Development is $7 Mil. Overall, Tianqi Lithium has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tianqi Lithium's Research & Development compare to LIN and SHW?
Tianqi Lithium's Research & Development of $7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals 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 Tianqi Lithium and its competitors. Tianqi Lithium's current Research & Development is $7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tianqi Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.95, compared to a current price of $8.75 — trading 121.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $7 Mil. Tianqi Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF), the current Research & Development is $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 Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.75 is trading 121.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.95. GuruFocus considers Tianqi Lithium to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TQLCF:

  • Research & Development: $7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3.95 vs. price of $8.75 (121.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Tianqi Lithium Business Description

Address No. 166, Hongliang West 1st Street, Tianfu New District, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, CHN, 610299
Tianqi Lithium is a leading new energy materials company headquartered in Sichuan, China. The company is the largest producer of mined lithium globally in terms of output and is ranked third in terms of revenue generated from lithium, according to Wood Mackenzie. It is also the world's fourth largest and Asia's second largest lithium compound producer, as measured by production output, according to the same source. Tianqi is the only lithium producer in China that achieved 100% self-sufficiency and has fully vertically integrated lithium mines. The firm operates in critical stages of the lithium value chain, including: 1) mining of lithium ore and manufacturing of lithium concentrate; and 2) manufacturing of lithium compounds and derivatives.
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