LASCO Distributors (XJAM:LASD) Research & Development: JMD0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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XJAM:LASD LASCO Distributors Ltd XJAM:LASD
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What is LASCO Distributors Research & Development?

LASCO Distributors XJAM:LASD 35 Research & Development is JMD0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XJAM:LASD with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. LASCO Distributors's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD0 Mil.

LASCO Distributors  (XJAM:LASD) 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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LASCO Distributors Research & Development Historical Data

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LASCO Distributors 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was JMD0 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 JMD0 Mil mean?
LASCO Distributors (XJAM:LASD) has a Research & Development of JMD0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on LASCO Distributors and its competitors.
Is LASCO Distributors' Research & Development too high?
LASCO Distributors' current Research & Development is JMD0 Mil. Overall, LASCO Distributors has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LASCO Distributors' Research & Development compare to SYY and USFD?
LASCO Distributors' Research & Development of JMD0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 LASCO Distributors and its competitors. LASCO Distributors's current Research & Development is JMD0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LASCO Distributors stock overvalued right now?
LASCO Distributors (XJAM:LASD) has a current Research & Development of JMD0 Mil. The current Research & Development is JMD0 Mil. LASCO Distributors' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 LASCO Distributors (XJAM:LASD), the current Research & Development is JMD0 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.

LASCO Distributors Business Description

Address 27 Red Hills Road, Kingston, JAM, 10
LASCO Distributors Ltd is engaged in marketing and distribution. The company markets, sells, and distributes consumer and pharmaceutical brands and products that meet consumers' needs for nutrition, hygiene, and healthcare in Jamaica and several international markets. It has two reportable segments: Consumer Division and Pharmaceutical Division. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Consumer Division, which offers nutrition, food, beverage, and home and personal care products through brands like Lasco Baby, Lasco Meal Solutions, Salada, Mountain Peak, and others.
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