E1 (XKRX:017940) Research & Development: ₩674 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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XKRX:017940 E1 Corp XKRX:017940
89 GF Score
Price ₩94,900.00
GF Value ₩110,885.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is E1 Research & Development?

E1 XKRX:017940 -0.73% 89 Research & Development is ₩674 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:017940 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩110,885.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. E1's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩315 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩674 Mil.

E1  (XKRX:017940) 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.

E1 Research & Development Related Terms

E1 Research & Development Historical Data

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E1 Research & Development Chart

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E1 Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₩674 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 ₩674 Mil mean?
E1 (XKRX:017940) has a Research & Development of ₩674 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on E1 and its competitors.
Is E1's Research & Development too high?
E1's current Research & Development is ₩674 Mil. Overall, E1 has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E1's Research & Development compare to MPC and VLO?
E1's Research & Development of ₩674 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Oil & Gas 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 E1 and its competitors. E1's current Research & Development is ₩674 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E1 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E1 (XKRX:017940) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩110,885.69, compared to a current price of ₩94,900.00 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is ₩674 Mil. E1's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 E1 (XKRX:017940), the current Research & Development is ₩674 Mil as of Jun. 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 E1 (XKRX:017940) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E1 stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩94,900.00 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩110,885.69. GuruFocus considers E1 to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:017940:

  • Research & Development: ₩674 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₩110,885.69 vs. price of ₩94,900.00 (14.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:017940 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

E1 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 159-1 Samseong-dong, ASEM Tower 13th FL, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, KOR, 135-798
E1 Corp is engaged in providing eco-friendly energy by importing, exporting, storing and sale of liquified petroleum gas (LPG). The company supplies LPG through various sales channels including autogas stations, refueling stations and retailers to residences and commercial establishments through direct pipelines from the company's petrochemical plants. In addition, it has expanded its business into the development of overseas gas fields and logistics business. All the business activity of the group is functioned through the region of Korea.
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