Tower Semiconductor (FRA:TOW) Research & Development: €77 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:TOW Tower Semiconductor Ltd FRA:TOW
70 GF Score
Price €238.00
GF Value €50.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Tower Semiconductor Research & Development?

Tower Semiconductor FRA:TOW -3.64% 70 Research & Development is €77 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:TOW with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €50.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Tower Semiconductor's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €20 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €77 Mil.

Tower Semiconductor  (FRA:TOW) 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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Tower Semiconductor Research & Development Historical Data

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Tower Semiconductor Research & Development Chart

Tower Semiconductor Annual Data
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Tower Semiconductor Quarterly Data
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Tower Semiconductor 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 €77 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 €77 Mil mean?
Tower Semiconductor (FRA:TOW) has a Research & Development of €77 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Tower Semiconductor and its competitors.
Is Tower Semiconductor's Research & Development too high?
Tower Semiconductor's current Research & Development is €77 Mil. Overall, Tower Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tower Semiconductor's Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Tower Semiconductor's Research & Development of €77 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 Tower Semiconductor and its competitors. Tower Semiconductor's current Research & Development is €77 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tower Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tower Semiconductor (FRA:TOW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €50.85, compared to a current price of €238.00 — trading 368% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €77 Mil. Tower Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Tower Semiconductor (FRA:TOW), the current Research & Development is €77 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 Tower Semiconductor (FRA:TOW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tower Semiconductor stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €238.00 is trading 368% above its estimated GF Value™ of €50.85. GuruFocus considers Tower Semiconductor to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:TOW:

  • Research & Development: €77 Mil
  • GF Value™: €50.85 vs. price of €238.00 (368% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Tower Semiconductor Business Description

Address 20 Shaul Amor Avenue, P.O. Box 619, Ramat Gavriel Industrial Park, Migdal Haemek, ISR, 2310502
Tower Semiconductor Ltd is a pure-play specialty foundry that manufactures semiconductors. As a pure-play foundry, it focuses on producing integrated circuits (ICs) based on the design specifications of customers. The company's line of integrated circuits is incorporated into markets, including consumer electronics, personal computers, communications, automotive, and industrial and medical device products. It produces ICs alongside wholly-owned subsidiaries through fabrication facilities located in Japan. The company has a geographical presence in the USA, Japan, Asia (other than Japan), and Europe.
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