YMAT (J-Star Holding Co) Research & Development: $0.88 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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What is J-Star Holding Co Research & Development?

J-Star Holding Co YMAT +2.05% 11 Research & Development is $0.88 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates YMAT with a GF Score™ of 11/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. J-Star Holding Co's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.41 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.88 Mil.

J-Star Holding Co  (NAS:YMAT) 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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J-Star Holding Co Research & Development Historical Data

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J-Star Holding Co Research & Development Chart

J-Star Holding Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.66 1.39 0.74 0.68 0.88

J-Star Holding Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.34 0.30 0.38 0.47 0.41
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J-Star Holding 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.88 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 $0.88 Mil mean?
J-Star Holding Co (YMAT) has a Research & Development of $0.88 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on J-Star Holding Co and its competitors.
Is J-Star Holding Co's Research & Development too high?
J-Star Holding Co's current Research & Development is $0.88 Mil. Overall, J-Star Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J-Star Holding Co's Research & Development compare to SNES and GLGI?
J-Star Holding Co's Research & Development of $0.88 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 J-Star Holding Co and its competitors. J-Star Holding Co's current Research & Development is $0.88 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J-Star Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
J-Star Holding Co (YMAT) has a current Research & Development of $0.88 Mil. The current Research & Development is $0.88 Mil. J-Star Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 11/100 with 8 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 J-Star Holding Co (YMAT), the current Research & Development is $0.88 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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.

J-Star Holding Co Business Description

Address No. 633, Section 2, Taiwan Boulevard, 7th Floor-1, Xitun District, Taichung, TWN, 407
J-Star Holding Co Ltd is engaged in the research, development, and manufacturing of carbon fiber for a wide variety-of-products including carbon bicycles, carbon rackets, automotive parts, outdoor sports gears, and healthcare products. The company has five segments: Bicycle frame, Racket, Crank, Service provision, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Bicycle frame segment. Geographically, the company operates in Taiwan, China, and other regions.
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