Weichai Power Co (WBO:WI4) Research & Development: €1,005 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


WBO:WI4 Weichai Power Co Ltd WBO:WI4
71 GF Score
Price €4.25
GF Value €2.52
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What is Weichai Power Co Research & Development?

Weichai Power Co WBO:WI4 -3.93% 71 Research & Development is €1,005 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:WI4 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.52. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Weichai Power Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €252 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,005 Mil.

Weichai Power Co  (WBO:WI4) 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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Weichai Power Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Weichai Power Co Research & Development Chart

Weichai Power Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Weichai Power Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Weichai Power 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 €1,005 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 €1,005 Mil mean?
Weichai Power Co (WBO:WI4) has a Research & Development of €1,005 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Weichai Power Co and its competitors.
Is Weichai Power Co's Research & Development too high?
Weichai Power Co's current Research & Development is €1,005 Mil. Overall, Weichai Power Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weichai Power Co's Research & Development compare to TSLA and GM?
Weichai Power Co's Research & Development of €1,005 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Weichai Power Co and its competitors. Weichai Power Co's current Research & Development is €1,005 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Weichai Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Weichai Power Co (WBO:WI4) has a current Research & Development of €1,005 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.52, compared to a current price of €4.25 — trading 68.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €1,005 Mil. Weichai Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Weichai Power Co (WBO:WI4), the current Research & Development is €1,005 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 Weichai Power Co (WBO:WI4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weichai Power Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.25 is trading 68.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.52.

Key valuation signals for WBO:WI4:

  • Research & Development: €1,005 Mil
  • GF Value™: €2.52 vs. price of €4.25 (68.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs

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Weichai Power Co Business Description

Address 197, Section A, Fu Shou East Street, High Technology Industrial Development Zone, Shandong Province, Weifang, CHN, 261061
Weichai Power Co Ltd is an industrial technology company that offers vehicles and equipment manufacturing, and logistics and supply chain services in China. The operating segments of the company are; Engines segment which includes the manufacturing and sale of engines and related parts; Automobiles and automobile components which includes the manufacturing and sale of automobiles and automobile components other than Engines; Agricultural equipment includes the manufacturing and sale of agricultural equipment (complete machineries), agricultural machineries, agricultural vehicles, and related parts; and the Intelligent logistics segment which includes forklift trucks production, warehousing technology, and supply chain solution services.
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