GNRC (Generac Holdings) Research & Development: $244 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


GNRC Generac Holdings Inc GNRC
83 GF Score
Price $284.14
GF Value $160.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Generac Holdings Research & Development?

Generac Holdings GNRC +3.50% 83 Research & Development is $244 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GNRC with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $160.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Generac Holdings's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $63 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $244 Mil.

Generac Holdings  (NYSE:GNRC) 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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Generac Holdings Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

Generac Holdings Research & Development Chart

Generac Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Generac Holdings Quarterly Data
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Generac Holdings 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 $244 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 $244 Mil mean?
Generac Holdings (GNRC) has a Research & Development of $244 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Generac Holdings and its competitors.
Is Generac Holdings' Research & Development too high?
Generac Holdings' current Research & Development is $244 Mil. Overall, Generac Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Generac Holdings' Research & Development compare to NDSN and IEX?
Generac Holdings' Research & Development of $244 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 Generac Holdings and its competitors. Generac Holdings's current Research & Development is $244 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Generac Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generac Holdings (GNRC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $160.47, compared to a current price of $284.14 — trading 77.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $244 Mil. Generac Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 Generac Holdings (GNRC), the current Research & Development is $244 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 Generac Holdings (GNRC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generac Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $284.14 is trading 77.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $160.47. GuruFocus considers Generac Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GNRC:

  • Research & Development: $244 Mil
  • GF Value™: $160.47 vs. price of $284.14 (77.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Generac Holdings Business Description

Address S45 W29290 Highway 59, Waukesha, WI, USA, 53189
Generac designs and manufactures power generation equipment serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets. It offers standby generators, portable generators, lighting, outdoor power equipment, and a suite of clean energy products. Sales generated in the United States account for the majority of total sales.
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