Graco (FRA:GA8) Research & Development: €71 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:GA8 Graco Inc FRA:GA8
91 GF Score
Price €66.50
GF Value €77.95
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Graco Research & Development?

Graco FRA:GA8 +0.99% 91 Research & Development is €71 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:GA8 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €77.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Graco's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €17 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €71 Mil.

Graco  (FRA:GA8) 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.

Graco Research & Development Related Terms

Graco Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

Graco Research & Development Chart

Graco Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Graco 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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Graco 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 €71 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 €71 Mil mean?
Graco (FRA:GA8) has a Research & Development of €71 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Graco and its competitors.
Is Graco's Research & Development too high?
Graco's current Research & Development is €71 Mil. Overall, Graco has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graco's Research & Development compare to RRX and PNR?
Graco's Research & Development of €71 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 Graco and its competitors. Graco's current Research & Development is €71 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco (FRA:GA8) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €77.95, compared to a current price of €66.50 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €71 Mil. Graco's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Graco (FRA:GA8), the current Research & Development is €71 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 Graco (FRA:GA8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €66.50 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €77.95. GuruFocus considers Graco to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GA8:

  • Research & Development: €71 Mil
  • GF Value™: €77.95 vs. price of €66.50 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GA8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Graco Business Description

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Address 88 - 11th Avenue N.E, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55413
Graco manufactures equipment used for managing fluids, coatings, and adhesives, specializing in difficult-to-handle materials. Graco's business is organized into three segments: industrial, process, and contractor. The Minnesota-based firm serves a wide range of end markets, including industrial, automotive, and construction, and its broad array of products include pumps, valves, meters, sprayers, and equipment used to apply coatings, sealants, and adhesives. The firm generated roughly $2.2 billion in sales in 2025.
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