Asta Co (XKRX:246720) Research & Development: ₩596 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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XKRX:246720 Asta Co Ltd XKRX:246720
71 GF Score
Price ₩6,070.00
GF Value ₩4,746.50
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Asta Co Research & Development?

Asta Co XKRX:246720 71 Research & Development is ₩596 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:246720 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩4,746.50. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Asta Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩596 Mil.

Asta Co  (XKRX:246720) 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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Asta Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Asta Co Research & Development Chart

Asta Co Annual Data
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Asta Co Quarterly Data
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Asta 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₩596 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 ₩596 Mil mean?
Asta Co (XKRX:246720) has a Research & Development of ₩596 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Asta Co and its competitors.
Is Asta Co's Research & Development too high?
Asta Co's current Research & Development is ₩596 Mil. Overall, Asta Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asta Co's Research & Development compare to ISRG and BDX?
Asta Co's Research & Development of ₩596 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Asta Co and its competitors. Asta Co's current Research & Development is ₩596 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asta Co stock overvalued right now?
Asta Co (XKRX:246720) has a current Research & Development of ₩596 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩4,746.50, compared to a current price of ₩6,070.00 — trading 27.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is ₩596 Mil. Asta Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Asta Co (XKRX:246720), the current Research & Development is ₩596 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 Asta Co (XKRX:246720) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asta Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₩6,070.00 is trading 27.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩4,746.50.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:246720:

  • Research & Development: ₩596 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₩4,746.50 vs. price of ₩6,070.00 (27.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:246720 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Asta Co Business Description

Address 145 Gwanggyo-ro, 11th floor, Next-Generation Convergence Technology Research Center Building A, Yeongtong-gu, Gyeonggi-do, Suwon-si, KOR
Asta Co Ltd is a technology-based company that has been developing, manufacturing, and selling MALDI-TOF-based mass spectrometry instruments and related consumables. Its products are Microbial Identification, Microwave Digestion System, Surface/Organic/Inorganic analysis, Gas analysis, and Others.
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