Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR4) Research & Development: R$5,005 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


BSP:PETR4 Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras BSP:PETR4
71 GF Score
Price R$38.45
GF Value R$34.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Research & Development?

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras BSP:PETR4 +0.42% 71 Research & Development is R$5,005 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:PETR4 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of R$34.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,316 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$5,005 Mil.

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras  (BSP:PETR4) 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.

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Research & Development Related Terms

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Research & Development Historical Data

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Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Research & Development Chart

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras 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$5,005 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$5,005 Mil mean?
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR4) has a Research & Development of R$5,005 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras and its competitors.
Is Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' Research & Development too high?
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' current Research & Development is R$5,005 Mil. Overall, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' Research & Development compare to XOM and CVX?
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' Research & Development of R$5,005 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras and its competitors. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's current Research & Development is R$5,005 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$34.73, compared to a current price of R$38.45 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is R$5,005 Mil. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR4), the current Research & Development is R$5,005 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 Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$38.45 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$34.73. GuruFocus considers Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:PETR4:

  • Research & Development: R$5,005 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$34.73 vs. price of R$38.45 (10.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PETR4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Avenida Henrique Valadares, 28, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 20231-030
Petrobras is a Brazil-based integrated energy company controlled by the Brazilian government. The company focuses on the exploration and production of oil and gas in Brazilian offshore fields. Production in 2025 was 3.0 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (80% oil), and reserves stood at 12.1 billion boe (84% oil). At the end of 2025, Petrobras operated 10 refineries in Brazil with a capacity of 1.8 million barrels per day and distributed refined products and natural gas throughout the country.
71GF Score

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