Padtec Holding (BSP:PDTC3) Research & Development: R$17.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


BSP:PDTC3 Padtec Holding SA BSP:PDTC3
66 GF Score
Price R$1.42
GF Value R$1.52
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Padtec Holding Research & Development?

Padtec Holding BSP:PDTC3 +5.97% 66 Research & Development is R$17.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:PDTC3 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R$1.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Padtec Holding's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$3.4 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$17.0 Mil.

Padtec Holding  (BSP:PDTC3) 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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Padtec Holding Research & Development Historical Data

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Padtec Holding Research & Development Chart

Padtec Holding Annual Data
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Padtec Holding Quarterly Data
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Padtec Holding 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 R$17.0 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 R$17.0 Mil mean?
Padtec Holding (BSP:PDTC3) has a Research & Development of R$17.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Padtec Holding and its competitors.
Is Padtec Holding's Research & Development too high?
Padtec Holding's current Research & Development is R$17.0 Mil. Overall, Padtec Holding has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Padtec Holding's Research & Development compare to CSCO and CIEN?
Padtec Holding's Research & Development of R$17.0 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 Padtec Holding and its competitors. Padtec Holding's current Research & Development is R$17.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Padtec Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Padtec Holding (BSP:PDTC3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1.52, compared to a current price of R$1.42 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is R$17.0 Mil. Padtec Holding's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 Padtec Holding (BSP:PDTC3), the current Research & Development is R$17.0 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 Padtec Holding (BSP:PDTC3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Padtec Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$1.42 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$1.52. GuruFocus considers Padtec Holding to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:PDTC3:

  • Research & Development: R$17.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$1.52 vs. price of R$1.42 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PDTC3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Padtec Holding Business Description

Address Rua Doutor Ricardo Benetton Martins, 1.000 - Parque II de Alta Tecnologia - Campinas, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 13086-510
Padtec Holding SA offers optical transmission solutions, based on DWDM technology. Its solutions and platform include Network backbones, Metropolitan Networks, SAN Extension, and DCI, MultiPad MPD-1200, LightPad i6400G, and others. The company provides its services to Government, Financial, Utilities and Integrator, IT and Multimedia, and others.
66GF Score

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