L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP) Research & Development: €1,381 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


CHIX:ORP L'Oreal SA CHIX:ORP
93 GF Score
Price €377.70
GF Value €413.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is L'Oreal Research & Development?

L'Oreal CHIX:ORP -0.01% 93 Research & Development is €1,381 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ORP with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €413.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. L'Oreal's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €709 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,381 Mil.

L'Oreal  (CHIX:ORp) 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.

L'Oreal Research & Development Related Terms

L'Oreal Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for L'Oreal's Research & Development can be seen below:

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L'Oreal Research & Development Chart

L'Oreal Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,028.70 1,138.60 1,288.90 1,354.70 1,380.60

L'Oreal Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 666.10 667.30 687.40 671.70 708.90
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L'Oreal 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 €1,381 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 €1,381 Mil mean?
L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP) has a Research & Development of €1,381 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on L'Oreal and its competitors.
Is L'Oreal's Research & Development too high?
L'Oreal's current Research & Development is €1,381 Mil. Overall, L'Oreal has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L'Oreal's Research & Development compare to PG and CL?
L'Oreal's Research & Development of €1,381 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 L'Oreal and its competitors. L'Oreal's current Research & Development is €1,381 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L'Oreal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €413.71, compared to a current price of €377.70 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €1,381 Mil. L'Oreal's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP), the current Research & Development is €1,381 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 L'Oreal (CHIX:ORP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €377.70 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €413.71. GuruFocus considers L'Oreal to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ORP:

  • Research & Development: €1,381 Mil
  • GF Value™: €413.71 vs. price of €377.70 (8.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs

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

L'Oreal Business Description

Address 41, Rue Martre, Clichy Cedex, Paris, FRA, 92117
L'Oréal is the largest beauty product maker in the world, with consumer products (37% of sales) and luxury beauty (35%) the major segments, followed by derma skin care (16%) and professional products (12%). The firm also has a diversified geographic footprint, generating 34% of sales in Europe, 27% from North America, 23% in North Asia, and the rest from various emerging markets across South Asia, Latin America, and Africa. L'Oréal owns a mix of premium and mass beauty brands sold through a wide range of channels such as mass retail, drugstores, department stores, travel retail, e-commerce, hair salons, and medi-spas. Leading brands include Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, Maybelline, Kiehl's, L'Oréal Paris, Kerastase, CeraVe, Garnier, and Armani.
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