CTVA (Corteva) Research & Development: $1,480 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CTVA Corteva Inc CTVA
82 GF Score
Price $80.09
GF Value $64.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Corteva Research & Development?

Corteva CTVA +1.24% 82 Research & Development is $1,480 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CTVA with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.57 (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. Corteva's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $341 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,480 Mil.

Corteva  (NYSE:CTVA) 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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Corteva Research & Development Historical Data

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Corteva Research & Development Chart

Corteva Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Corteva 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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Corteva 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 $1,480 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 $1,480 Mil mean?
Corteva (CTVA) has a Research & Development of $1,480 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Corteva and its competitors.
Is Corteva's Research & Development too high?
Corteva's current Research & Development is $1,480 Mil. Overall, Corteva has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corteva's Research & Development compare to CF and MOS?
Corteva's Research & Development of $1,480 Mil can be compared against companies in the Agriculture 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 Agriculture company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Agriculture 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 Corteva and its competitors. Corteva's current Research & Development is $1,480 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corteva stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corteva (CTVA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.57, compared to a current price of $80.09 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $1,480 Mil. Corteva's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Corteva (CTVA), the current Research & Development is $1,480 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 Corteva (CTVA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corteva stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $80.09 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.57. GuruFocus considers Corteva to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CTVA:

  • Research & Development: $1,480 Mil
  • GF Value™: $64.57 vs. price of $80.09 (24% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Corteva Business Description

Address 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 46268
Corteva is an agricultural inputs pure play that was formed in 2019 when it was spun off from DowDuPont. The company is a leader in the development of new seed and crop protection products. Seeds generate the majority of profits with the remainder coming from crop protection products. Corteva plans to spin off its seeds business in late 2026. The seeds business will be named Vylor, while the crop protection business will retain the Corteva name and be a pure-play crop protection company following the divestiture. Corteva operates globally, but around half of revenue comes from North America.
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