Scholastic (FRA:SL1) Research & Development: €0 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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FRA:SL1 Scholastic Corp FRA:SL1
71 GF Score
Price €36.80
GF Value €32.30
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What is Scholastic Research & Development?

Scholastic FRA:SL1 +6.36% 71 Research & Development is €0 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SL1 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.30. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Scholastic's Research & Development for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €0 Mil.

Scholastic  (FRA:SL1) 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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Scholastic Research & Development Historical Data

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Scholastic Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0 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 €0 Mil mean?
Scholastic (FRA:SL1) has a Research & Development of €0 Mil as of May. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Scholastic and its competitors.
Is Scholastic's Research & Development too high?
Scholastic's current Research & Development is €0 Mil. Overall, Scholastic has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholastic's Research & Development compare to TDAY and LEE?
Scholastic's Research & Development of €0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Scholastic and its competitors. Scholastic's current Research & Development is €0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholastic stock overvalued right now?
Scholastic (FRA:SL1) has a current Research & Development of €0 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.30, compared to a current price of €36.80 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €0 Mil. Scholastic's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Scholastic (FRA:SL1), the current Research & Development is €0 Mil as of May. 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 Scholastic (FRA:SL1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €36.80 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.30.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SL1:

  • Research & Development: €0 Mil
  • GF Value™: €32.30 vs. price of €36.80 (13.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SL1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Scholastic Business Description

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Address 557 Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 10012
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
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