HP (LIM:HPQ) Research & Development: S/.5,535.65 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


What is HP Research & Development?

HP LIM:HPQ 73 Research & Development is S/.5,535.65 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:HPQ with a GF Score™ of 73/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. HP's Research & Development for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was S/.1,468.92 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was S/.5,535.65 Mil.

HP  (LIM:HPQ) 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.

HP Research & Development Related Terms

HP Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HP's Research & Development can be seen below:

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HP Research & Development Chart

HP Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Research & Development
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HP Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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HP Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was S/.5,535.65 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 S/.5,535.65 Mil mean?
HP (LIM:HPQ) has a Research & Development of S/.5,535.65 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on HP and its competitors.
Is HP's Research & Development too high?
HP's current Research & Development is S/.5,535.65 Mil. Overall, HP has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HP's Research & Development compare to P and IONQ?
HP's Research & Development of S/.5,535.65 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 HP and its competitors. HP's current Research & Development is S/.5,535.65 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HP stock overvalued right now?
HP (LIM:HPQ) has a current Research & Development of S/.5,535.65 Mil. The current Research & Development is S/.5,535.65 Mil. HP's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 HP (LIM:HPQ), the current Research & Development is S/.5,535.65 Mil as of Apr. 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.

HP Business Description

Address 1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94304
HP (formerly Hewlett-Packard) is a behemoth in the PC and printing markets. It has focused on these markets since it exited IT infrastructure in 2015 with the split from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. HP focuses on the commercial market, but maintains sales of consumer devices and printers. The firm has a broad and global customer base, with only one third of sales coming from the US. HP completely outsources manufacturing and relies heavily on channel partners for its sales and marketing.