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

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XJAM:LASM LASCO Manufacturing Ltd XJAM:LASM
90 GF Score
Price JMD6.61
GF Value JMD6.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is LASCO Manufacturing Research & Development?

LASCO Manufacturing XJAM:LASM 90 Research & Development is JMD0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XJAM:LASM with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD6.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. LASCO Manufacturing'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 Manufacturing  (XJAM:LASM) 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 Manufacturing Research & Development Historical Data

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LASCO Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) 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 Manufacturing and its competitors.
Is LASCO Manufacturing's Research & Development too high?
LASCO Manufacturing's current Research & Development is JMD0 Mil. Overall, LASCO Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LASCO Manufacturing's Research & Development compare to KHC and GIS?
LASCO Manufacturing's Research & Development of JMD0 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 LASCO Manufacturing and its competitors. LASCO Manufacturing'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 Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD6.54, compared to a current price of JMD6.61 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is JMD0 Mil. LASCO Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM), 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.

Is LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of JMD6.61 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD6.54. GuruFocus considers LASCO Manufacturing to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:LASM:

  • Research & Development: JMD0 Mil
  • GF Value™: JMD6.54 vs. price of JMD6.61 (1.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign

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

LASCO Manufacturing Business Description

Address 27 Red Hills Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica, JAM
LASCO Manufacturing Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of soy-based products, juice drinks, water and packaging of milk-based products. The company's portfolio includes LASCO Food Drink, LaSoy Lactose-Free, Porridge Mix, Whole Milk, Instant enriched milk powder, and Readi Milk.
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