Key Coffee (TSE:2594) Research & Development: 円213 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:2594 Key Coffee Inc TSE:2594
61 GF Score
Price 円1,983.00
GF Value 円2,641.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Key Coffee Research & Development?

Key Coffee TSE:2594 -0.30% 61 Research & Development is 円213 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2594 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,641.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Key Coffee's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円59 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円213 Mil.

Key Coffee  (TSE:2594) 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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Key Coffee Research & Development Historical Data

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Key Coffee Research & Development Chart

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TSE:2594
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Key Coffee 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 円213 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 円213 Mil mean?
Key Coffee (TSE:2594) has a Research & Development of 円213 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Key Coffee and its competitors.
Is Key Coffee's Research & Development too high?
Key Coffee's current Research & Development is 円213 Mil. Overall, Key Coffee has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Key Coffee's Research & Development compare to KHC and GIS?
Key Coffee's Research & Development of 円213 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 Key Coffee and its competitors. Key Coffee's current Research & Development is 円213 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Key Coffee stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Coffee (TSE:2594) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,641.44, compared to a current price of 円1,983.00 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is 円213 Mil. Key Coffee's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Key Coffee (TSE:2594), the current Research & Development is 円213 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 Key Coffee (TSE:2594) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Coffee stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,983.00 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,641.44. GuruFocus considers Key Coffee to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2594:

  • Research & Development: 円213 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円2,641.44 vs. price of 円1,983.00 (24.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2594 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Key Coffee Business Description

Address 2-34-4 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-8705
Key Coffee Inc is a Japan-based company operates in the coffee-related business. It is engaged in the plantation, production, and marketing of coffee and related products. Its products include raw coffee beans, instant coffee, iced coffee, iced tea, fruit juice, and other coffee-related products. Geographically, the business activities are carried out through the region of Japan.
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