GLOBALFOUNDRIES (FRA:76J) Research & Development: €450 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:76J GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc FRA:76J
67 GF Score
Price €72.93
GF Value €40.89
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is GLOBALFOUNDRIES Research & Development?

GLOBALFOUNDRIES FRA:76J -4.95% 67 Research & Development is €450 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:76J with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.89 (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. GLOBALFOUNDRIES's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €114 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €450 Mil.

GLOBALFOUNDRIES  (FRA:76J) 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.

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Research & Development Related Terms

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Research & Development Historical Data

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GLOBALFOUNDRIES Research & Development Chart

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Annual Data
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Research & Development
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GLOBALFOUNDRIES Quarterly Data
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GLOBALFOUNDRIES 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 €450 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 €450 Mil mean?
GLOBALFOUNDRIES (FRA:76J) has a Research & Development of €450 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on GLOBALFOUNDRIES and its competitors.
Is GLOBALFOUNDRIES's Research & Development too high?
GLOBALFOUNDRIES's current Research & Development is €450 Mil. Overall, GLOBALFOUNDRIES has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GLOBALFOUNDRIES's Research & Development compare to CRDO and ON?
GLOBALFOUNDRIES's Research & Development of €450 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors 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 GLOBALFOUNDRIES and its competitors. GLOBALFOUNDRIES's current Research & Development is €450 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GLOBALFOUNDRIES stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GLOBALFOUNDRIES (FRA:76J) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.89, compared to a current price of €72.93 — trading 78.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €450 Mil. GLOBALFOUNDRIES's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 GLOBALFOUNDRIES (FRA:76J), the current Research & Development is €450 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 GLOBALFOUNDRIES (FRA:76J) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GLOBALFOUNDRIES stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €72.93 is trading 78.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €40.89. GuruFocus considers GLOBALFOUNDRIES to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:76J:

  • Research & Development: €450 Mil
  • GF Value™: €40.89 vs. price of €72.93 (78.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 8 warning signs

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GLOBALFOUNDRIES Business Description

Address 400 Stonebreak Road Extension, Malta, NY, USA, 12020
GlobalFoundries is a top-five contract semiconductor manufacturer globally. It was originally the manufacturing arm of Advanced Micro Devices before it was spun out in 2009. The foundry sells chips into a range of end markets including smartphones, PCs, Internet of Things, data centers, automotive, industrial, and so on, but primarily focuses on more mature process technologies. Until 2021, the firm was privately held by Mubadala Investment, the sovereign wealth fund of the United Arab Emirates, which remains its controlling shareholder today. GlobalFoundries merged with Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing in 2009 and acquired IBM's chipmaking business in 2015. GF is headquartered in Malta, New York, and has about 13,000 staff.
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