Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) Research & Development: €121.5 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Barco NV Research & Development?

Barco NV CHIX:BARB 78 Research & Development is €121.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BARB with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.62.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Barco NV's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €61.0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €121.5 Mil.

Barco NV  (CHIX:BARb) 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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Barco NV Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

Barco NV Research & Development Chart

Barco NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Barco NV Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Barco NV Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €121.5 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 €121.5 Mil mean?
Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) has a Research & Development of €121.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Barco NV and its competitors.
Is Barco NV's Research & Development too high?
Barco NV's current Research & Development is €121.5 Mil. Overall, Barco NV has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barco NV's Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
Barco NV's Research & Development of €121.5 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 Barco NV and its competitors. Barco NV's current Research & Development is €121.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barco NV stock overvalued right now?
Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) has a current Research & Development of €121.5 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.62, compared to a current price of €9.71 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €121.5 Mil. Barco NV's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 Barco NV (CHIX:BARB), the current Research & Development is €121.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barco NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.71 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.62.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BARB:

  • Research & Development: €121.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: €15.62 vs. price of €9.71 (37.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100

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

Barco NV Business Description

Address 35 President Kennedypark, Kortrijk, BEL, 8500
Barco NV is an electronics company with three business segments: Entertainment, Enterprise, and Healthcare. The Entertainment business segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises two business units; Cinema which offers the industry's complete range of laser and lamp-based cinema projectors, including image processing and audio solutions; and the Immersive Experience business unit, which offers solutions tailored to the specific needs of large venues, live events, themed entertainment (museums, theme parks, digital immersive art installations, projection mapping, etc.) and simulation applications: projection, image processing, and related services. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the Americas, followed by EMEA and the Asia-Pacific regions.
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