Airbus SE (FRA:AIR) Research & Development: €3,210 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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Price €192.00
GF Value €173.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Airbus SE Research & Development?

Airbus SE FRA:AIR +1.37% 90 Research & Development is €3,210 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AIR with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €173.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Airbus SE's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €730 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,210 Mil.

Airbus SE  (FRA:AIR) 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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Airbus SE Research & Development Historical Data

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Airbus SE Research & Development Chart

Airbus SE Annual Data
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Research & Development
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Airbus SE Quarterly Data
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Airbus SE 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 €3,210 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 €3,210 Mil mean?
Airbus SE (FRA:AIR) has a Research & Development of €3,210 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Airbus SE and its competitors.
Is Airbus SE's Research & Development too high?
Airbus SE's current Research & Development is €3,210 Mil. Overall, Airbus SE has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airbus SE's Research & Development compare to GE and RTX?
Airbus SE's Research & Development of €3,210 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Airbus SE and its competitors. Airbus SE's current Research & Development is €3,210 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airbus SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airbus SE (FRA:AIR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €173.57, compared to a current price of €192.00 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €3,210 Mil. Airbus SE's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 Airbus SE (FRA:AIR), the current Research & Development is €3,210 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 Airbus SE (FRA:AIR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airbus SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €192.00 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €173.57. GuruFocus considers Airbus SE to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AIR:

  • Research & Development: €3,210 Mil
  • GF Value™: €173.57 vs. price of €192.00 (10.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs

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Airbus SE Business Description

Address Mendelweg 30, Leiden, ZH, NLD, 2333 CS
Airbus is a global aerospace and defense firm that designs, develops, and manufactures commercial and military jets and helicopters, as well as space launch vehicles and satellites. The company operates three divisions: commercial, defense and space, and helicopters. Commercial offers multiple configurations of aircraft ranging from the narrow-body (120-200 seats) A220 and A320 series to the much larger A330 and A350 wide-body models. The defense and space segment supplies governments with military hardware, including transport aircraft, aerial tankers, and the Eurofighter Typhoon multirole jet. The helicopter division manufactures turbine helicopters for the civil and public markets.
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