TE Connectivity (FRA:BZ4) Research & Development: €773 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:BZ4 TE Connectivity PLC FRA:BZ4
89 GF Score
Price €173.00
GF Value €165.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is TE Connectivity Research & Development?

TE Connectivity FRA:BZ4 -2.81% 89 Research & Development is €773 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BZ4 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €165.86 (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. TE Connectivity's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €205 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €773 Mil.

TE Connectivity  (FRA:BZ4) 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.

TE Connectivity Research & Development Related Terms

TE Connectivity Research & Development Historical Data

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TE Connectivity Research & Development Chart

TE Connectivity Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
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TE Connectivity Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TE Connectivity 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 €773 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 €773 Mil mean?
TE Connectivity (FRA:BZ4) has a Research & Development of €773 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on TE Connectivity and its competitors.
Is TE Connectivity's Research & Development too high?
TE Connectivity's current Research & Development is €773 Mil. Overall, TE Connectivity has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TE Connectivity's Research & Development compare to FLEX and JBL?
TE Connectivity's Research & Development of €773 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 TE Connectivity and its competitors. TE Connectivity's current Research & Development is €773 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TE Connectivity stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TE Connectivity (FRA:BZ4) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €165.86, compared to a current price of €173.00 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €773 Mil. TE Connectivity's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 TE Connectivity (FRA:BZ4), the current Research & Development is €773 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 TE Connectivity (FRA:BZ4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TE Connectivity stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €173.00 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €165.86. GuruFocus considers TE Connectivity to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BZ4:

  • Research & Development: €773 Mil
  • GF Value™: €165.86 vs. price of €173.00 (4.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BZ4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

TE Connectivity Business Description

Address Parkmore Business Park West, Parkmore, Ballybrit, Galway, IRL, H91VN2T
TE Connectivity is the largest electrical connector supplier in the world, supplying interconnect and sensor solutions to the transportation, industrial, and communications markets. With operations in 150 countries and over 500,000 stock-keeping units, TE has a broad portfolio that forms the electrical architecture of its end customers' cutting-edge innovations.
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