Xylem (CHIX:XY6D) Research & Development: €194 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:XY6D Xylem Inc CHIX:XY6D
69 GF Score
Price €92.47
GF Value €113.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Xylem Research & Development?

Xylem CHIX:XY6D 69 Research & Development is €194 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:XY6D with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €113.98 (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. Xylem's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €48 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €194 Mil.

Xylem  (CHIX:XY6d) 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.

Xylem Research & Development Related Terms

Xylem Research & Development Historical Data

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

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Xylem Research & Development Chart

Xylem Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Xylem Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Xylem 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 €194 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 €194 Mil mean?
Xylem (CHIX:XY6D) has a Research & Development of €194 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Xylem and its competitors.
Is Xylem's Research & Development too high?
Xylem's current Research & Development is €194 Mil. Overall, Xylem has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xylem's Research & Development compare to OTIS and IR?
Xylem's Research & Development of €194 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 Xylem and its competitors. Xylem's current Research & Development is €194 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xylem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xylem (CHIX:XY6D) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €113.98, compared to a current price of €92.47 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €194 Mil. Xylem's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Xylem (CHIX:XY6D), the current Research & Development is €194 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 Xylem (CHIX:XY6D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xylem stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €92.47 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €113.98. GuruFocus considers Xylem to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:XY6D:

  • Research & Development: €194 Mil
  • GF Value™: €113.98 vs. price of €92.47 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:XY6D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Xylem Business Description

Address 301 Water Street SE, Washington, DC, USA, 20003
Xylem is a global leader in water technology and offers a wide range of solutions, including the transport, treatment, testing, and efficient use of water for customers in the utility, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Xylem was spun off from ITT in 2011. Based in Rye Brook, New York, Xylem has a presence in over 150 countries and employs 16,200. The company generated $9 billion in revenue in 2025.
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