IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) Research & Development: €105.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:IPF IPG Photonics Corp FRA:IPF
79 GF Score
Price €94.50
GF Value €74.51
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is IPG Photonics Research & Development?

IPG Photonics FRA:IPF -5.48% 79 Research & Development is €105.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:IPF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €74.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. IPG Photonics's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €28.8 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €105.2 Mil.

IPG Photonics  (FRA:IPF) 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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IPG Photonics Research & Development Historical Data

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IPG Photonics Research & Development Chart

IPG Photonics Annual Data
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IPG Photonics Quarterly Data
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IPG Photonics 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 €105.2 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 €105.2 Mil mean?
IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) has a Research & Development of €105.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on IPG Photonics and its competitors.
Is IPG Photonics' Research & Development too high?
IPG Photonics' current Research & Development is €105.2 Mil. Overall, IPG Photonics has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPG Photonics' Research & Development compare to ACLS and KLIC?
IPG Photonics' Research & Development of €105.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors 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 IPG Photonics and its competitors. IPG Photonics's current Research & Development is €105.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPG Photonics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.51, compared to a current price of €94.50 — trading 26.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €105.2 Mil. IPG Photonics' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF), the current Research & Development is €105.2 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 IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPG Photonics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €94.50 is trading 26.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €74.51. GuruFocus considers IPG Photonics to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IPF:

  • Research & Development: €105.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: €74.51 vs. price of €94.50 (26.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

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IPG Photonics Business Description

Address 377 Simarano Drive, Marlborough, MA, USA, 01752
IPG Photonics Corp is a vertically integrated developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers, laser and non-laser systems, fiber amplifiers, diode lasers, and related optical components. Its products are used in diverse applications in the manufacturing, automotive, industrial, aerospace, semiconductor, and consumer end markets. The company sells its products globally to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators, and end users. Additionally, it manufactures complementary products used with its lasers, including optical delivery cables, fiber couplers, beam switches, optical processing heads, in-line sensors, and chillers. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by China, Japan, Germany, and other markets.
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