Key Asic Bhd (XKLS:0143) Research & Development: RM0.95 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


What is Key Asic Bhd Research & Development?

Key Asic Bhd XKLS:0143 Research & Development is RM0.95 Mil as of Feb. 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Key Asic Bhd's Research & Development for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM1.11 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was RM0.95 Mil.

Key Asic Bhd  (XKLS:0143) 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.

Key Asic Bhd Research & Development Related Terms

Key Asic Bhd Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Key Asic Bhd's Research & Development can be seen below:

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Key Asic Bhd Research & Development Chart

Key Asic Bhd Annual Data
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Key Asic Bhd Quarterly Data
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Key Asic Bhd Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM0.95 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 RM0.95 Mil mean?
Key Asic Bhd (XKLS:0143) has a Research & Development of RM0.95 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Key Asic Bhd and its competitors.
Is Key Asic Bhd's Research & Development too high?
Key Asic Bhd's current Research & Development is RM0.95 Mil.
How does Key Asic Bhd's Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Key Asic Bhd's Research & Development of RM0.95 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors 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 Key Asic Bhd and its competitors. Key Asic Bhd's current Research & Development is RM0.95 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Key Asic Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Asic Bhd (XKLS:0143) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.05, compared to a current price of RM0.03 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is RM0.95 Mil. 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 Key Asic Bhd (XKLS:0143), the current Research & Development is RM0.95 Mil as of Feb. 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.

Key Asic Bhd Business Description

Address 8, First Avenue, 6th Floor, Unit 3, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47800
Key Asic Bhd engages in turnkey application-specific integrated circuit design services for consumer, wireless, and personal electronics applications. It also provides data processing, data management, disk-based backup solutions, telecommunications, office automation, network infrastructure and intelligent storage networking support. The company operates through the Non-Recurring Engineering Services and Recurring Engineering Services business segments.