VGLIF (Vista Group International) Research & Development: $15.52 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


VGLIF Vista Group International Ltd VGLIF
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GF Value $1.44
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What is Vista Group International Research & Development?

Vista Group International VGLIF -3.85% 83 Research & Development is $15.52 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates VGLIF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.44. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Vista Group International's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $6.77 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $15.52 Mil.

Vista Group International  (OTCPK:VGLIF) 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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Vista Group International Research & Development Historical Data

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Vista Group International Research & Development Chart

Vista Group International Annual Data
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Vista Group International Semi-Annual Data
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Vista Group International 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 $15.52 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 $15.52 Mil mean?
Vista Group International (VGLIF) has a Research & Development of $15.52 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Vista Group International and its competitors.
Is Vista Group International's Research & Development too high?
Vista Group International's current Research & Development is $15.52 Mil. Overall, Vista Group International has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vista Group International's Research & Development compare to CRM and SHOP?
Vista Group International's Research & Development of $15.52 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software 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 Vista Group International and its competitors. Vista Group International's current Research & Development is $15.52 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vista Group International stock overvalued right now?
Vista Group International (VGLIF) has a current Research & Development of $15.52 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.44, compared to a current price of $1.25 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $15.52 Mil. Vista Group International's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Vista Group International (VGLIF), the current Research & Development is $15.52 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 Vista Group International (VGLIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vista Group International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.25 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.44.

Key valuation signals for VGLIF:

  • Research & Development: $15.52 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.44 vs. price of $1.25 (13.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Vista Group International Business Description

Address 90 Wellesley Street West, Shed 12, City Works Depot, Auckland, NZL, 1010
Vista Group International Ltd provides software and technology solutions across the global film industry sectors of distribution, exhibition, and the end consumer, moviegoers. The principal activity is the sale, support, and associated development of software for the film industry. The company operates in the vertical cinema/film market in the following reportable segments namely the Cinema segment and Film segment. The company has offices in New Zealand, with additional offices located in Sydney, Cape Town, London, Amsterdam, Beijing, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Los Angeles, and Mexico City.
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