Investment AB Latour (CHIX:LATOBS) Research & Development: kr825 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:LATOBS Investment AB Latour CHIX:LATOBS
78 GF Score
Price kr197.45
GF Value kr271.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Investment AB Latour Research & Development?

Investment AB Latour CHIX:LATOBS 78 Research & Development is kr825 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LATOBS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of kr271.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Investment AB Latour's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr212 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr825 Mil.

Investment AB Latour  (CHIX:LATOBs) 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.

Investment AB Latour Research & Development Related Terms

Investment AB Latour Research & Development Historical Data

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Investment AB Latour Research & Development Chart

Investment AB Latour Annual Data
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Investment AB Latour Quarterly Data
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Investment AB Latour 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 kr825 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 kr825 Mil mean?
Investment AB Latour (CHIX:LATOBS) has a Research & Development of kr825 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Investment AB Latour and its competitors.
Is Investment AB Latour's Research & Development too high?
Investment AB Latour's current Research & Development is kr825 Mil. Overall, Investment AB Latour has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Investment AB Latour's Research & Development compare to MMM and HON?
Investment AB Latour's Research & Development of kr825 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Conglomerates 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 Investment AB Latour and its competitors. Investment AB Latour's current Research & Development is kr825 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Investment AB Latour stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investment AB Latour (CHIX:LATOBS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr271.07, compared to a current price of kr197.45 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is kr825 Mil. Investment AB Latour's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 Investment AB Latour (CHIX:LATOBS), the current Research & Development is kr825 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 Investment AB Latour (CHIX:LATOBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investment AB Latour stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr197.45 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr271.07. GuruFocus considers Investment AB Latour to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:LATOBS:

  • Research & Development: kr825 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr271.07 vs. price of kr197.45 (27.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Investment AB Latour Business Description

Address J A Wettergrens Gata 7, P.O. Box 336, Gothenburg, SWE, 401 25
Investment AB Latour is an investment holding company that makes investments in wholly owned industrial operations and a portfolio of securities. Latour has a long-term and activist orientation, with the vast majority of its total net asset value deriving from companies that have been in its portfolio for more than 20 years. The company measures its performance against its benchmark, the Stockholm Stock Exchange's total return index. Its criterion is to invest in companies that have their own products that meet growing international demand. Latour specifically evaluates four trends: demographic development, sustainability, globalization, and competition for limited resources.
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