Localiza Rent A Car (FRA:1LOA) Research & Development: €0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:1LOA Localiza Rent A Car SA FRA:1LOA
94 GF Score
Price €6.20
GF Value €9.03
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What is Localiza Rent A Car Research & Development?

Localiza Rent A Car FRA:1LOA +1.64% 94 Research & Development is €0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1LOA with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.03. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Localiza Rent A Car's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil.

Localiza Rent A Car  (FRA:1LOA) 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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Localiza Rent A Car Research & Development Historical Data

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Localiza Rent A Car 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 €0 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 €0 Mil mean?
Localiza Rent A Car (FRA:1LOA) has a Research & Development of €0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Localiza Rent A Car and its competitors.
Is Localiza Rent A Car's Research & Development too high?
Localiza Rent A Car's current Research & Development is €0 Mil. Overall, Localiza Rent A Car has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Localiza Rent A Car's Research & Development compare to URI and SUNB?
Localiza Rent A Car's Research & Development of €0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Business Services 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 Localiza Rent A Car and its competitors. Localiza Rent A Car's current Research & Development is €0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Localiza Rent A Car stock overvalued right now?
Localiza Rent A Car (FRA:1LOA) has a current Research & Development of €0 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.03, compared to a current price of €6.20 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €0 Mil. Localiza Rent A Car's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 9 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 Localiza Rent A Car (FRA:1LOA), the current Research & Development is €0 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 Localiza Rent A Car (FRA:1LOA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Localiza Rent A Car stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.20 is trading 31.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.03.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1LOA:

  • Research & Development: €0 Mil
  • GF Value™: €9.03 vs. price of €6.20 (31.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1LOA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Localiza Rent A Car Business Description

Address Avenida Bernardo Vasconcelos, No. 377 - Cachoeirinha, Belo Horizonte, MG, BRA, 31150-000
Localiza Rent A Car SA is a car rental service provider with the majority of its operations in Brazil. Through its subsidiaries, the company rents cars to individuals, manages corporate car fleets, sells its decommissioned fleet, and operates a franchise business. The company has two reportable operating segments: Car Rental and Fleet Management. Maximum revenue is generated from the Car Rental segment, which is responsible for car rentals and for stipulating insurance and managing car claims for insurance companies. This segment is also responsible for the administration and granting of franchises and the right to use the Localiza brand in geographically defined markets. Geographically, the company operates across different regions in Latin America.
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