Key Tronic (FRA:KT1) Research & Development: €6.9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:KT1 Key Tronic Corp FRA:KT1
54 GF Score
Price €3.66
GF Value €2.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Key Tronic Research & Development?

Key Tronic FRA:KT1 +1.10% 54 Research & Development is €6.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KT1 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Key Tronic's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.6 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.9 Mil.

Key Tronic  (FRA:KT1) 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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Key Tronic Research & Development Historical Data

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Key Tronic Research & Development Chart

Key Tronic Annual Data
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Key Tronic Quarterly Data
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Key Tronic 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 €6.9 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 €6.9 Mil mean?
Key Tronic (FRA:KT1) has a Research & Development of €6.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Key Tronic and its competitors.
Is Key Tronic's Research & Development too high?
Key Tronic's current Research & Development is €6.9 Mil. Overall, Key Tronic has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Key Tronic's Research & Development compare to TBIIF and UAVS?
Key Tronic's Research & Development of €6.9 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 Key Tronic and its competitors. Key Tronic's current Research & Development is €6.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Key Tronic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Tronic (FRA:KT1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.25, compared to a current price of €3.66 — trading 62.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €6.9 Mil. Key Tronic's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 9 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 Key Tronic (FRA:KT1), the current Research & Development is €6.9 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 Key Tronic (FRA:KT1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Tronic stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.66 is trading 62.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.25. GuruFocus considers Key Tronic to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KT1:

  • Research & Development: €6.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: €2.25 vs. price of €3.66 (62.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KT1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Key Tronic Business Description

Other Exchanges KTCC:USA
Address 4424 North Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley, WA, USA, 99216
Key Tronic Corporation provides electronic manufacturing services, including engineering, materials management, manufacturing and assembly, in-house testing, and distribution to various countries. The company serves diverse industries such as pest control, personal protection, air purification, automotive, medical technology, and utilities inspection equipment. Its primary services include integrated electronic and mechanical engineering, precision plastic molding, sheet metal fabrication, printed circuit board (PCB) and complete product assembly. Key Tronic operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Vietnam, and Mexico, recently expanding with a new facility in Arkansas. Revenue is generated mainly through contract manufacturing and service agreement.
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