Pentair (FRA:PNT) Research & Development: €83 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:PNT Pentair PLC FRA:PNT
74 GF Score
Price €65.48
GF Value €78.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Pentair Research & Development?

Pentair FRA:PNT -1.68% 74 Research & Development is €83 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PNT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €78.72 (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. Pentair's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €21 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €83 Mil.

Pentair  (FRA:PNT) 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.

Pentair Research & Development Related Terms

Pentair Research & Development Historical Data

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Pentair Research & Development Chart

Pentair Annual Data
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Pentair Quarterly Data
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Pentair 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 €83 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 €83 Mil mean?
Pentair (FRA:PNT) has a Research & Development of €83 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Pentair and its competitors.
Is Pentair's Research & Development too high?
Pentair's current Research & Development is €83 Mil. Overall, Pentair has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pentair's Research & Development compare to CR and GGG?
Pentair's Research & Development of €83 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 Pentair and its competitors. Pentair's current Research & Development is €83 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pentair stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentair (FRA:PNT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €78.72, compared to a current price of €65.48 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €83 Mil. Pentair's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Pentair (FRA:PNT), the current Research & Development is €83 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 Pentair (FRA:PNT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentair stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €65.48 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €78.72. GuruFocus considers Pentair to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PNT:

  • Research & Development: €83 Mil
  • GF Value™: €78.72 vs. price of €65.48 (16.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Pentair Business Description

Address 70 London Road, Regal House, Twickenham, London, GBR, TW13QS
Pentair is a global leader in the water treatment industry, with 10,000 employees and a presence in 25 countries. Its business is organized into three segments: pool, water technologies, and flow. The company offers a wide range of water solutions, including energy-efficient swimming pool equipment, filtration solutions, and commercial and industrial pumps. Pentair generated approximately $4.2 billion in revenue in 2025.
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