Waterco (ASX:WAT) Research & Development: A$2.5 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:WAT Waterco Ltd ASX:WAT
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Price A$5.20
GF Value A$7.63
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Waterco Research & Development?

Waterco ASX:WAT 86 Research & Development is A$2.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:WAT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of A$7.63 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Waterco's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$1.3 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$2.5 Mil.

Waterco  (ASX:WAT) 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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Waterco Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waterco's Research & Development can be seen below:

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* 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.

Waterco Research & Development Chart

Waterco Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
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Waterco Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Waterco 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 A$2.5 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 A$2.5 Mil mean?
Waterco (ASX:WAT) has a Research & Development of A$2.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Waterco and its competitors.
Is Waterco's Research & Development too high?
Waterco's current Research & Development is A$2.5 Mil. Overall, Waterco has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waterco's Research & Development compare to VLTO and ZWS?
Waterco's Research & Development of A$2.5 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 Waterco and its competitors. Waterco's current Research & Development is A$2.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waterco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waterco (ASX:WAT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.63, compared to a current price of A$5.20 — trading 31.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is A$2.5 Mil. Waterco's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Waterco (ASX:WAT), the current Research & Development is A$2.5 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.

Is Waterco (ASX:WAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waterco stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$5.20 is trading 31.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.63. GuruFocus considers Waterco to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:WAT:

  • Research & Development: A$2.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$7.63 vs. price of A$5.20 (31.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Waterco Business Description

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Address 36 South Street, Rydalmere, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2116
Waterco Ltd designs, manufactures, and distributes filtration and sanitisation products for swimming pools, spas, aquaculture, and water purification sectors. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial markets in various countries. Waterco operates manufacturing and R&D facilities in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, China, and other countries. It also franchises Swimart, a pool and spa retail network in Australia and New Zealand, and is the exclusive distributor of Zane Solar Pool Heating systems. Waterco's product range includes pool equipment, water treatment systems, chemicals, and solar heating solutions. The company generates revenue predominantly through the sales of pool and spa equipment, water treatment systems, and franchising operations.
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