Samsung Electronics Co (CHIX:SMSDL) Research & Development: $27,964 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:SMSDL Samsung Electronics Co Ltd CHIX:SMSDL
81 GF Score
Price $3,615.00
GF Value $1,587.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Samsung Electronics Co Research & Development?

Samsung Electronics Co CHIX:SMSDL +5.24% 81 Research & Development is $27,964 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SMSDL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,587.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Samsung Electronics Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,606 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $27,964 Mil.

Samsung Electronics Co  (CHIX:SMSDl) 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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Samsung Electronics Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Samsung Electronics Co Research & Development Chart

Samsung Electronics Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Samsung Electronics Co Quarterly Data
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Samsung Electronics Co 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 $27,964 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 $27,964 Mil mean?
Samsung Electronics Co (CHIX:SMSDL) has a Research & Development of $27,964 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Samsung Electronics Co and its competitors.
Is Samsung Electronics Co's Research & Development too high?
Samsung Electronics Co's current Research & Development is $27,964 Mil. Overall, Samsung Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsung Electronics Co's Research & Development compare to AAPL?
Samsung Electronics Co's Research & Development of $27,964 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 Samsung Electronics Co and its competitors. Samsung Electronics Co's current Research & Development is $27,964 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsung Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung Electronics Co (CHIX:SMSDL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,587.45, compared to a current price of $3,615.00 — trading 127.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $27,964 Mil. Samsung Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Samsung Electronics Co (CHIX:SMSDL), the current Research & Development is $27,964 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 Samsung Electronics Co (CHIX:SMSDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung Electronics Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3,615.00 is trading 127.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,587.45. GuruFocus considers Samsung Electronics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SMSDL:

  • Research & Development: $27,964 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1,587.45 vs. price of $3,615.00 (127.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Samsung Electronics Co Business Description

Address 129 Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Gyeonggi-do, Suwon, KOR, 16677
Samsung Electronics is a diversified electronics conglomerate that manufactures and sells a wide range of products including smartphones, televisions, home appliances, telecommunications network equipment, as well as electronic and device components such as semiconductors and flat panel displays. Samsung is the world's largest manufacturer of smartphones and televisions as well as memory semiconductor products. The Manufacturing and sale of mobile phones and semiconductors make up >70% of both the company's revenue as well as its profit.
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