Dell Technologies (FRA:12DA) Research & Development: €2,837 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


FRA:12DA Dell Technologies Inc FRA:12DA
74 GF Score
Price €343.90
GF Value €165.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Dell Technologies Research & Development?

Dell Technologies FRA:12DA -3.22% 74 Research & Development is €2,837 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:12DA with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €165.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Dell Technologies's Research & Development for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €840 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €2,837 Mil.

Dell Technologies  (FRA:12DA) 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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Dell Technologies Research & Development Historical Data

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Dell Technologies Research & Development Chart

Dell Technologies Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Research & Development
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Dell Technologies Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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Dell Technologies Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,837 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 €2,837 Mil mean?
Dell Technologies (FRA:12DA) has a Research & Development of €2,837 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Dell Technologies and its competitors.
Is Dell Technologies' Research & Development too high?
Dell Technologies' current Research & Development is €2,837 Mil. Overall, Dell Technologies has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dell Technologies' Research & Development compare to SNDK and ANET?
Dell Technologies' Research & Development of €2,837 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 Dell Technologies and its competitors. Dell Technologies's current Research & Development is €2,837 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dell Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dell Technologies (FRA:12DA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €165.31, compared to a current price of €343.90 — trading 108% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €2,837 Mil. Dell Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Dell Technologies (FRA:12DA), the current Research & Development is €2,837 Mil as of Apr. 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 Dell Technologies (FRA:12DA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dell Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €343.90 is trading 108% above its estimated GF Value™ of €165.31. GuruFocus considers Dell Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:12DA:

  • Research & Development: €2,837 Mil
  • GF Value™: €165.31 vs. price of €343.90 (108% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:12DA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Dell Technologies Business Description

Address One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX, USA, 78682
Dell Technologies is a broad information technology vendor, primarily supplying hardware to enterprises. It focuses on premium and commercial personal computers, as well as enterprise on-premises data center hardware. It holds top-three shares in its core markets of personal computers, peripheral displays, mainstream servers, and external storage. Dell has a robust ecosystem of component and assembly partners and also relies heavily on channel partners to fulfill its sales.
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