Legrand (CHIX:LRP) Research & Development: €411 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:LRP Legrand SA CHIX:LRP
94 GF Score
Price €146.55
GF Value €117.32
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Legrand Research & Development?

Legrand CHIX:LRP -0.80% 94 Research & Development is €411 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LRP with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €117.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Legrand's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €106 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €411 Mil.

Legrand  (CHIX:LRp) 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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Legrand Research & Development Historical Data

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Legrand Research & Development Chart

Legrand Annual Data
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Legrand Quarterly Data
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Legrand 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 €411 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 €411 Mil mean?
Legrand (CHIX:LRP) has a Research & Development of €411 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Legrand and its competitors.
Is Legrand's Research & Development too high?
Legrand's current Research & Development is €411 Mil. Overall, Legrand has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Legrand's Research & Development compare to VRT and BE?
Legrand's Research & Development of €411 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products 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 Legrand and its competitors. Legrand's current Research & Development is €411 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Legrand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Legrand (CHIX:LRP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €117.32, compared to a current price of €146.55 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €411 Mil. Legrand's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 5 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 Legrand (CHIX:LRP), the current Research & Development is €411 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 Legrand (CHIX:LRP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Legrand stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €146.55 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €117.32. GuruFocus considers Legrand to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:LRP:

  • Research & Development: €411 Mil
  • GF Value™: €117.32 vs. price of €146.55 (24.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Legrand Business Description

Address 128, Avenue de Lattre de Tassigny, Cedex, Limoges, FRA, 87045
Legrand is a global manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components, which are mostly used in residential (40%) and commercial (40%) buildings, as well as data centers. Its products include wiring devices, cable management, lighting, and audio visual equipment, sold under approximately 80 brands across 180 countries. Its products are sold primarily through specialist distributors that subsequently sell to installers/electricians. Legrand is a major supplier to global electrical equipment distributors. North America and Europe each account for 40% of group sales.
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