ACNT (Ascent Industries Co) Research & Development: $0.17 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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ACNT Ascent Industries Co ACNT
56 GF Score
Price $15.61
GF Value $9.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ascent Industries Co Research & Development?

Ascent Industries Co ACNT +2.36% 56 Research & Development is $0.17 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ACNT with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.57 (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. Ascent Industries Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.11 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.17 Mil.

Ascent Industries Co  (NAS:ACNT) 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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Ascent Industries Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Ascent Industries 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 $0.17 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 $0.17 Mil mean?
Ascent Industries Co (ACNT) has a Research & Development of $0.17 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ascent Industries Co and its competitors.
Is Ascent Industries Co's Research & Development too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current Research & Development is $0.17 Mil. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's Research & Development compare to BLGO and GURE?
Ascent Industries Co's Research & Development of $0.17 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 Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. Ascent Industries Co's current Research & Development is $0.17 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (ACNT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.57, compared to a current price of $15.61 — trading 63.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $0.17 Mil. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Ascent Industries Co (ACNT), the current Research & Development is $0.17 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 Ascent Industries Co (ACNT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.61 is trading 63.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.57. GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ACNT:

  • Research & Development: $0.17 Mil
  • GF Value™: $9.57 vs. price of $15.61 (63.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Ascent Industries Co Business Description

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Address 20 N. Martingale Road, Suite 430, Schaumburg, IL, USA, 60173
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
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