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Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. PACCAR's Research & Development for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS169,302 Mil.
Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS626,738 Mil.
PACCAR (BUE:PCAR) 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.
PACCAR Research & Development Related Terms
PACCAR Research & Development Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PACCAR's Research & Development can be seen below:
* 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.
This is the expense the company spent on research and development.
Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ARS626,738 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.
What does a Research & Development of ARS626,738 Mil mean?
PACCAR (BUE:PCAR) has a Research & Development of ARS626,738 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on PACCAR and its competitors.
Is PACCAR's Research & Development too high?
PACCAR's current Research & Development is ARS626,738 Mil. Overall, PACCAR has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PACCAR's Research & Development compare to CNH and OSK?
PACCAR's Research & Development of ARS626,738 Mil can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 PACCAR and its competitors. PACCAR's current Research & Development is ARS626,738 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PACCAR stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PACCAR (BUE:PCAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS45,194.78, compared to a current price of ARS69,775.00 — trading 54.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is ARS626,738 Mil. PACCAR's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 PACCAR (BUE:PCAR), the current Research & Development is ARS626,738 Mil as of Jun. 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 PACCAR (BUE:PCAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PACCAR stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS69,775.00 is trading 54.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS45,194.78.
GuruFocus considers PACCAR to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:PCAR:
Research & Development: ARS626,738 Mil
GF Value™: ARS45,194.78 vs. price of ARS69,775.00 (54.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:PCAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paccar is a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the premium nameplates Kenworth and Peterbilt, which are primarily sold in the Americas and Australia, and DAF, which primarily services Europe and South America. The trucks segment (74% sales) goes to market through a network of 2,200 independent dealers. Paccar maintains an internal finance subsidiary that provides retail and wholesale financing for customers and dealers (6% sales). In recent years, Paccar has aggressively expanded its parts business (20% of sales), including engines, axles, and transmissions for its own truck brands as well as independent producers. The company commands 30% of the Class 8 market share in North America and 15% of the heavy-duty market share in Europe.
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