Carreras (XJAM:CAR) Research & Development: JMD3 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


XJAM:CAR Carreras Ltd XJAM:CAR
77 GF Score
Price JMD27.93
GF Value JMD12.96
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Carreras Research & Development?

Carreras XJAM:CAR -3.69% 77 Research & Development is JMD3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XJAM:CAR with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD12.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Carreras's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD3 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD3 Mil.

Carreras  (XJAM:CAR) 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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Carreras Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carreras's Research & Development can be seen below:

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* 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.

Carreras Research & Development Chart

Carreras Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Carreras Semi-Annual Data
Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Dec24 Dec25
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Carreras Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD3 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 JMD3 Mil mean?
Carreras (XJAM:CAR) has a Research & Development of JMD3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Carreras and its competitors.
Is Carreras' Research & Development too high?
Carreras' current Research & Development is JMD3 Mil. Overall, Carreras has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carreras' Research & Development compare to PM and MO?
Carreras' Research & Development of JMD3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products 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 Tobacco Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Tobacco Products 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 Carreras and its competitors. Carreras's current Research & Development is JMD3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carreras stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carreras (XJAM:CAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD12.96, compared to a current price of JMD27.93 — trading 115.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is JMD3 Mil. Carreras' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Carreras (XJAM:CAR), the current Research & Development is JMD3 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 Carreras (XJAM:CAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carreras stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of JMD27.93 is trading 115.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD12.96. GuruFocus considers Carreras to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:CAR:

  • Research & Development: JMD3 Mil
  • GF Value™: JMD12.96 vs. price of JMD27.93 (115.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Carreras Business Description

Address 8 Automotive Parkway, Kingston, JAM, 20
Carreras Ltd is a marketer and distributor of cigarettes and tobacco-related products in Jamaica. The company markets and distributes various brands of cigarettes, including Craven A and Matterhorn. The group's activities are limited to the distribution of cigarettes to Jamaican consumers, operating in a single segment.
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