Dongfang Electric (FRA:DEU) Research & Development: €390 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:DEU Dongfang Electric Corp Ltd FRA:DEU
81 GF Score
Price €2.48
GF Value €1.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Dongfang Electric Research & Development?

Dongfang Electric FRA:DEU +7.98% 81 Research & Development is €390 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DEU with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Dongfang Electric's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €82 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €390 Mil.

Dongfang Electric  (FRA:DEU) 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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Dongfang Electric Research & Development Historical Data

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Dongfang Electric Research & Development Chart

Dongfang Electric Annual Data
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Dongfang Electric Quarterly Data
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Dongfang Electric 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 €390 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 €390 Mil mean?
Dongfang Electric (FRA:DEU) has a Research & Development of €390 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Dongfang Electric and its competitors.
Is Dongfang Electric's Research & Development too high?
Dongfang Electric's current Research & Development is €390 Mil. Overall, Dongfang Electric has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dongfang Electric's Research & Development compare to GEV and ETN?
Dongfang Electric's Research & Development of €390 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products 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 Dongfang Electric and its competitors. Dongfang Electric's current Research & Development is €390 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dongfang Electric stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongfang Electric (FRA:DEU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.69, compared to a current price of €2.48 — trading 46.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €390 Mil. Dongfang Electric's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Dongfang Electric (FRA:DEU), the current Research & Development is €390 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 Dongfang Electric (FRA:DEU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongfang Electric stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.48 is trading 46.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.69. GuruFocus considers Dongfang Electric to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DEU:

  • Research & Development: €390 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.69 vs. price of €2.48 (46.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

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Dongfang Electric Business Description

Address No. 18 Xixin Road, High-Tech District (Western District), Sichuan Province, Chengdu, CHN, 611731
Dongfang Electric Corp Ltd operates in the energy equipment manufacturing industry and provides high-end equipment and related services for energy production and utilization. The Company has a one core, two wings industrial layout with energy equipment manufacturing as the core and manufacturing services and emerging industries as growth engines. It engages in the development, design, manufacturing and sales of energy equipment including thermal, hydropower, nuclear, gas and wind power, provides services such as power station services, integrated energy and supply chain, and develops emerging industries including energy storage, hydrogen energy, environmental protection, industrial drive, power electronics and solar energy.
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