GE Aerospace (LIM:GE) Research & Development: $1,662 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LIM:GE GE Aerospace LIM:GE
61 GF Score
Price $359.21
GF Value $279.37
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is GE Aerospace Research & Development?

GE Aerospace LIM:GE 61 Research & Development is $1,662 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:GE with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $279.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. GE Aerospace's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $440 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,662 Mil.

GE Aerospace  (LIM:GE) 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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GE Aerospace Research & Development Historical Data

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GE Aerospace Research & Development Chart

GE Aerospace Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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GE Aerospace Quarterly Data
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GE Aerospace 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 $1,662 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 $1,662 Mil mean?
GE Aerospace (LIM:GE) has a Research & Development of $1,662 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on GE Aerospace and its competitors.
Is GE Aerospace's Research & Development too high?
GE Aerospace's current Research & Development is $1,662 Mil. Overall, GE Aerospace has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GE Aerospace's Research & Development compare to RTX and BA?
GE Aerospace's Research & Development of $1,662 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 GE Aerospace and its competitors. GE Aerospace's current Research & Development is $1,662 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GE Aerospace stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GE Aerospace (LIM:GE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $279.37, compared to a current price of $359.21 — trading 28.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $1,662 Mil. GE Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 GE Aerospace (LIM:GE), the current Research & Development is $1,662 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 GE Aerospace (LIM:GE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GE Aerospace stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $359.21 is trading 28.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $279.37. GuruFocus considers GE Aerospace to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:GE:

  • Research & Development: $1,662 Mil
  • GF Value™: $279.37 vs. price of $359.21 (28.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

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

GE Aerospace Business Description

Address 1 Neumann Way, Evendale, OH, USA, 45215
GE Aerospace is the global leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing commercial aircraft turbine engines, along with partner Safran in their CFM joint venture. With its massive global installed base of nearly 80,000 commercial and military engines, GE Aerospace earns most of its profits on recurring service revenue of that equipment, which operates for decades. GE Aerospace is the remaining core business of the company formed in 1892 with historical ties to American inventor Thomas Edison; General Electric became a storied conglomerate, with peak revenue of $130 billion in 2000, until it spun off its appliance, finance, healthcare, and wind and power businesses between 2016 and 2024.
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