ATRO (Astronics) Research & Development: $44.5 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


ATRO Astronics Corp ATRO
56 GF Score
Price $84.86
GF Value $19.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Astronics Research & Development?

Astronics ATRO +2.68% 56 Research & Development is $44.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ATRO with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Astronics's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.1 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $44.5 Mil.

Astronics  (NAS:ATRO) 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.

Astronics Research & Development Related Terms

Astronics Research & Development Historical Data

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Astronics Research & Development Chart

Astronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Astronics Quarterly Data
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Astronics 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 $44.5 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 $44.5 Mil mean?
Astronics (ATRO) has a Research & Development of $44.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Astronics and its competitors.
Is Astronics' Research & Development too high?
Astronics' current Research & Development is $44.5 Mil. Overall, Astronics has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astronics' Research & Development compare to HAWK and VOYG?
Astronics' Research & Development of $44.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Astronics and its competitors. Astronics's current Research & Development is $44.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astronics (ATRO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.45, compared to a current price of $84.86 — trading 336.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $44.5 Mil. Astronics' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Astronics (ATRO), the current Research & Development is $44.5 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 Astronics (ATRO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $84.86 is trading 336.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.45. GuruFocus considers Astronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ATRO:

  • Research & Development: $44.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: $19.45 vs. price of $84.86 (336.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Astronics Business Description

Address 130 Commerce Way, East Aurora, NY, USA, 14052
Astronics Corporation is a provider of technologies to the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries, offering high-performance electrical power generation and distribution systems, motion systems, lighting and safety systems, avionics products, systems certification, aircraft structures, and automated test systems. The company operates through two reportable segments, Aerospace and Test Systems. The Aerospace segment designs and manufactures products for the aerospace and defense industry and generates the majority of revenue, while the Test Systems segment designs, develops, manufactures, and maintains automated test systems for the aerospace and defense, communications, and mass transit industries. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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