BELFA (Bel Fuse) Research & Development: $32.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


BELFA Bel Fuse Inc BELFA
71 GF Score
Price $257.19
GF Value $89.59
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Bel Fuse Research & Development?

Bel Fuse BELFA +1.58% 71 Research & Development is $32.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BELFA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $89.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Bel Fuse's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.5 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $32.2 Mil.

Bel Fuse  (NAS:BELFA) 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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Bel Fuse Research & Development Historical Data

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Bel Fuse Research & Development Chart

Bel Fuse Annual Data
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Bel Fuse Quarterly Data
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Bel Fuse 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 $32.2 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 $32.2 Mil mean?
Bel Fuse (BELFA) has a Research & Development of $32.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Bel Fuse and its competitors.
Is Bel Fuse's Research & Development too high?
Bel Fuse's current Research & Development is $32.2 Mil. Overall, Bel Fuse has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bel Fuse's Research & Development compare to OSIS and OLED?
Bel Fuse's Research & Development of $32.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 Bel Fuse and its competitors. Bel Fuse's current Research & Development is $32.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bel Fuse stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bel Fuse (BELFA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $89.59, compared to a current price of $257.19 — trading 187.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $32.2 Mil. Bel Fuse's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Bel Fuse (BELFA), the current Research & Development is $32.2 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 Bel Fuse (BELFA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bel Fuse stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $257.19 is trading 187.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $89.59. GuruFocus considers Bel Fuse to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BELFA:

  • Research & Development: $32.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: $89.59 vs. price of $257.19 (187.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Bel Fuse Business Description

Other Exchanges BELFB:USABF2B:Germany
Address 300 Executive Drive, Suite 300, West Orange, NJ, USA, 07052
Bel Fuse Inc designs and manufactures electronic components that protect and connect electronic circuits. Its product portfolio is divided into three categories: magnetic solutions, power solutions & protection, and connectivity solutions. These products are used for the computer, networking, telecommunications, transportation and defense/aerospace, automotive, medical, and consumer electronics industries. Its geographical segments are the United States, Macao, United Kingdom, Slovakia, Germany, Switzerland, and All other foreign countries. Majority of the revenue is derived from United States.
71GF Score

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