Ulta Beauty (FRA:34U) Research & Development: €0 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


FRA:34U Ulta Beauty Inc FRA:34U
96 GF Score
Price €424.40
GF Value €487.50
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ulta Beauty Research & Development?

Ulta Beauty FRA:34U +5.21% 96 Research & Development is €0 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:34U with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €487.50 (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. Ulta Beauty's Research & Development for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €0 Mil.

Ulta Beauty  (FRA:34U) 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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Ulta Beauty Research & Development Historical Data

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Ulta Beauty 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 €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?
Ulta Beauty (FRA:34U) has a Research & Development of €0 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ulta Beauty and its competitors.
Is Ulta Beauty's Research & Development too high?
Ulta Beauty's current Research & Development is €0 Mil. Overall, Ulta Beauty has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ulta Beauty's Research & Development compare to WSM and DKS?
Ulta Beauty's Research & Development of €0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Ulta Beauty and its competitors. Ulta Beauty'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 Ulta Beauty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ulta Beauty (FRA:34U) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €487.50, compared to a current price of €424.40 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €0 Mil. Ulta Beauty's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Ulta Beauty (FRA:34U), the current Research & Development is €0 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 Ulta Beauty (FRA:34U) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ulta Beauty stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €424.40 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €487.50. GuruFocus considers Ulta Beauty to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:34U:

  • Research & Development: €0 Mil
  • GF Value™: €487.50 vs. price of €424.40 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:34U stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ulta Beauty Business Description

Address 1000 Remington Boulevard, Suite 120, Bolingbrook, IL, USA, 60440
Ulta Beauty is the largest specialized beauty retailer in the US with more than 1,500 freestanding stores. The firm offers cosmetics (38% of 2025 sales), fragrances (13%), skin care (24%), and hair care products (19%). It also has salon services, including hair, makeup, skin, and brow, that account for 4% of its revenue and drive customer traffic. Outside of the US, Ulta operates premium beauty retailer Space NK (86 stores at year-end 2025 in the UK and Ireland) and has franchised stores in Mexico, and a joint venture in the Middle East. Ulta was founded in 1990 and is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
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