Bang & Olufsen AS (FRA:BUOB) Research & Development: €47.2 Mil (TTM As of Nov. 2025)


FRA:BUOB Bang & Olufsen AS FRA:BUOB
55 GF Score
Price €1.14
GF Value €1.19
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Bang & Olufsen AS Research & Development?

Bang & Olufsen AS FRA:BUOB -4.05% 55 Research & Development is €47.2 Mil as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:BUOB with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Bang & Olufsen AS's Research & Development for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was €24.4 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was €47.2 Mil.

Bang & Olufsen AS  (FRA:BUOB) 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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Bang & Olufsen AS Research & Development Historical Data

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Bang & Olufsen AS Research & Development Chart

Bang & Olufsen AS Annual Data
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Bang & Olufsen AS Semi-Annual Data
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Bang & Olufsen AS Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €47.2 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 €47.2 Mil mean?
Bang & Olufsen AS (FRA:BUOB) has a Research & Development of €47.2 Mil as of Nov. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Bang & Olufsen AS and its competitors.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS's Research & Development too high?
Bang & Olufsen AS's current Research & Development is €47.2 Mil. Overall, Bang & Olufsen AS has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bang & Olufsen AS's Research & Development compare to AAPL?
Bang & Olufsen AS's Research & Development of €47.2 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 Bang & Olufsen AS and its competitors. Bang & Olufsen AS's current Research & Development is €47.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS (FRA:BUOB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.19, compared to a current price of €1.14 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €47.2 Mil. Bang & Olufsen AS's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (FRA:BUOB), the current Research & Development is €47.2 Mil as of Nov. 2025. 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (FRA:BUOB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.14 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.19. GuruFocus considers Bang & Olufsen AS to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BUOB:

  • Research & Development: €47.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.19 vs. price of €1.14 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Bang & Olufsen AS Business Description

Address Bang og Olufsen Alle 1, Struer, DNK, 7600
Bang & Olufsen AS designs, develops, and markets audio and video products including music systems, loudspeakers, television sets, headphones, other multimedia products, and related accessories. Its operating segments include EMEA, which is the company's key revenue-generating segment, followed by the Americas and Asia-Pacific (APAC). The company generates maximum revenue from the Staged product category, followed by On-the-go, Flexible Living, and Brand Partnering and other activities.
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