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Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Hyundai Motor Co's Research & Development for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩534,564 Mil.
Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩2,701,995 Mil.
Hyundai Motor Co (XKRX:005385) 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.
Hyundai Motor Co Research & Development Related Terms
Hyundai Motor Co Research & Development Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hyundai Motor Co's Research & Development can be seen below:
* 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.
Hyundai Motor 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 ₩2,701,995 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.
What does a Research & Development of ₩2,701,995 Mil mean?
Hyundai Motor Co (XKRX:005385) has a Research & Development of ₩2,701,995 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Hyundai Motor Co and its competitors.
Is Hyundai Motor Co's Research & Development too high?
Hyundai Motor Co's current Research & Development is ₩2,701,995 Mil. Overall, Hyundai Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyundai Motor Co's Research & Development compare to TSLA and GM?
Hyundai Motor Co's Research & Development of ₩2,701,995 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Hyundai Motor Co and its competitors. Hyundai Motor Co's current Research & Development is ₩2,701,995 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hyundai Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyundai Motor Co (XKRX:005385) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩158,506.13, compared to a current price of ₩211,000.00 — trading 33.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is ₩2,701,995 Mil. Hyundai Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Hyundai Motor Co (XKRX:005385), the current Research & Development is ₩2,701,995 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 Hyundai Motor Co (XKRX:005385) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyundai Motor Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₩211,000.00 is trading 33.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩158,506.13.
GuruFocus considers Hyundai Motor Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:005385:
Research & Development: ₩2,701,995 Mil
GF Value™: ₩158,506.13 vs. price of ₩211,000.00 (33.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:005385 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hyundai Motor Co is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of motor vehicles and parts. The business of the group is operated through a vehicle, finance, and other segments. Its vehicle segment is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of motor vehicles. The finance segment operates vehicle financing, credit card processing, and other financing activities. The other segment includes the research and development, train manufacturing, and other activities. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the vehicle segment.
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