Celanese (FRA:DG3) Research & Development: €105 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:DG3 Celanese Corp FRA:DG3
75 GF Score
Price €42.68
GF Value €60.49
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Celanese Research & Development?

Celanese FRA:DG3 +0.14% 75 Research & Development is €105 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DG3 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €60.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Celanese's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €24 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €105 Mil.

Celanese  (FRA:DG3) 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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Celanese Research & Development Historical Data

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Celanese Research & Development Chart

Celanese Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Celanese 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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Celanese 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 €105 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 €105 Mil mean?
Celanese (FRA:DG3) has a Research & Development of €105 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Celanese and its competitors.
Is Celanese's Research & Development too high?
Celanese's current Research & Development is €105 Mil. Overall, Celanese has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celanese's Research & Development compare to OLN and HUN?
Celanese's Research & Development of €105 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals 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 Celanese and its competitors. Celanese's current Research & Development is €105 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celanese stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese (FRA:DG3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €60.49, compared to a current price of €42.68 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €105 Mil. Celanese's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Celanese (FRA:DG3), the current Research & Development is €105 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 Celanese (FRA:DG3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €42.68 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €60.49. GuruFocus considers Celanese to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DG3:

  • Research & Development: €105 Mil
  • GF Value™: €60.49 vs. price of €42.68 (29.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DG3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Celanese Business Description

Address 222 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 900N, Irving, TX, USA, 75039-5421
Celanese is one of the world's largest producers of acetic acid and its downstream derivative chemicals, which are used in various end markets, including coatings and adhesives. The company is also one of the largest producers of specialty polymers, which are used in the automotive, electronics, medical, building, and consumer end markets. The company also makes cellulose derivatives used in cigarette filters.
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