LOTTE Fine Chemical Co (XKRX:004000) Research & Development: ₩19,938 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XKRX:004000 LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Ltd XKRX:004000
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Price ₩45,450.00
GF Value ₩49,867.65
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Research & Development?

LOTTE Fine Chemical Co XKRX:004000 +0.22% 90 Research & Development is ₩19,938 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:004000 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩49,867.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩4,712 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩19,938 Mil.

LOTTE Fine Chemical Co  (XKRX:004000) 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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LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Research & Development Historical Data

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LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Research & Development Chart

LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Quarterly Data
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LOTTE Fine Chemical 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 ₩19,938 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 ₩19,938 Mil mean?
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co (XKRX:004000) has a Research & Development of ₩19,938 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on LOTTE Fine Chemical Co and its competitors.
Is LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's Research & Development too high?
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's current Research & Development is ₩19,938 Mil. Overall, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's Research & Development compare to DOW?
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's Research & Development of ₩19,938 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals 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 LOTTE Fine Chemical Co and its competitors. LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's current Research & Development is ₩19,938 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LOTTE Fine Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co (XKRX:004000) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩49,867.65, compared to a current price of ₩45,450.00 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is ₩19,938 Mil. LOTTE Fine Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 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 LOTTE Fine Chemical Co (XKRX:004000), the current Research & Development is ₩19,938 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 LOTTE Fine Chemical Co (XKRX:004000) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LOTTE Fine Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩45,450.00 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩49,867.65. GuruFocus considers LOTTE Fine Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:004000:

  • Research & Development: ₩19,938 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₩49,867.65 vs. price of ₩45,450.00 (8.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:004000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Business Description

Address Samsung Materials Research Complex, 130, Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, KOR, 100-102
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The chlorine/cellulose segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells cellulose and caustic soda used to make products for the construction, cement, ceramics, paint, detergent, and personal care industries. The electronic materials segment sells toner for color laser printers, liquid crystal display materials, and lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide, used in rechargeable batteries. The ammonia segment's products are used in the production of fertilizer, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. The majority of sales come from Asia.
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