Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) Research & Development: €276 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


CHIX:SY1D Symrise AG CHIX:SY1D
89 GF Score
Price €76.81
GF Value €88.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Symrise AG Research & Development?

Symrise AG CHIX:SY1D 89 Research & Development is €276 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SY1D with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €88.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Symrise AG's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €135 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €276 Mil.

Symrise AG  (CHIX:SY1d) 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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Symrise AG Research & Development Historical Data

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Symrise AG Research & Development Chart

Symrise AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Symrise AG 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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Symrise AG 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 €276 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 €276 Mil mean?
Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) has a Research & Development of €276 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Symrise AG and its competitors.
Is Symrise AG's Research & Development too high?
Symrise AG's current Research & Development is €276 Mil. Overall, Symrise AG has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symrise AG's Research & Development compare to LIN and SHW?
Symrise AG's Research & Development of €276 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals 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 Symrise AG and its competitors. Symrise AG's current Research & Development is €276 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symrise AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €88.28, compared to a current price of €76.81 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €276 Mil. Symrise AG's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 8 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 Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D), the current Research & Development is €276 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 Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €76.81 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of €88.28. GuruFocus considers Symrise AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SY1D:

  • Research & Development: €276 Mil
  • GF Value™: €88.28 vs. price of €76.81 (13% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SY1D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Symrise AG Business Description

Address Muhlenfeldstrasse 1, Holzminden, ST, DEU, 37603
Symrise is a global supplier of ingredients for fragrances and flavourings across the food, beverage, household products, and pharmaceutical industries. With an estimated 12% market share, it is the world's fourth-largest supplier of fragrances and flavourings. The company was created after a 2003 merger of two companies that originated in 1874 and 1919. With almost 13,000 employees, Symrise produces 35,000 products sourced from 10,000 mostly natural raw materials such as vanilla, citrus, blossoms, and plant or animal materials for more than 6,000 customers.
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