ABB (ABLZF) Research & Development: $1,407 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


ABLZF ABB Ltd ABLZF
81 GF Score
Price $104.27
GF Value $63.46
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is ABB Research & Development?

ABB ABLZF -3.16% 81 Research & Development is $1,407 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ABLZF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $63.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. ABB's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $333 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,407 Mil.

ABB  (OTCPK:ABLZF) 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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ABB Research & Development Historical Data

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ABB Research & Development Chart

ABB Annual Data
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ABB Quarterly Data
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ABB 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 $1,407 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 $1,407 Mil mean?
ABB (ABLZF) has a Research & Development of $1,407 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on ABB and its competitors.
Is ABB's Research & Development too high?
ABB's current Research & Development is $1,407 Mil. Overall, ABB has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABB's Research & Development compare to VRT and BE?
ABB's Research & Development of $1,407 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products 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 ABB and its competitors. ABB's current Research & Development is $1,407 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABB (ABLZF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $63.46, compared to a current price of $104.27 — trading 64.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $1,407 Mil. ABB's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 ABB (ABLZF), the current Research & Development is $1,407 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 ABB (ABLZF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $104.27 is trading 64.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $63.46. GuruFocus considers ABB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ABLZF:

  • Research & Development: $1,407 Mil
  • GF Value™: $63.46 vs. price of $104.27 (64.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

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

ABB Business Description

Address Affolternstrasse 44, Zurich, CHE, 8050
ABB supplies electrical equipment and automation products. Founded in the late 19th century, the company was created out of the merger of two old industrial companies: ASEA and BBC. Its products include electrical equipment, industrial robots, and equipment used for industrial automation, sold via approximately 19 business divisions. ABB is the number-one or number-two supplier in two-thirds of its product segments.
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