Franchise Brands (LSE:FRAN) Research & Development: £0.0 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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LSE:FRAN Franchise Brands PLC LSE:FRAN
91 GF Score
Price £1.48
GF Value £1.78
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Franchise Brands Research & Development?

Franchise Brands LSE:FRAN +1.72% 91 Research & Development is £0.0 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:FRAN with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Franchise Brands's Research & Development for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.0 Mil.

Franchise Brands  (LSE:FRAN) 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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Franchise Brands Research & Development Historical Data

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Franchise Brands Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.0 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 £0.0 Mil mean?
Franchise Brands (LSE:FRAN) has a Research & Development of £0.0 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Franchise Brands and its competitors.
Is Franchise Brands' Research & Development too high?
Franchise Brands' current Research & Development is £0.0 Mil. Overall, Franchise Brands has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franchise Brands' Research & Development compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Franchise Brands' Research & Development of £0.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Business Services 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 Franchise Brands and its competitors. Franchise Brands's current Research & Development is £0.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franchise Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchise Brands (LSE:FRAN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.78, compared to a current price of £1.48 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is £0.0 Mil. Franchise Brands' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 7 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 Franchise Brands (LSE:FRAN), the current Research & Development is £0.0 Mil as of Jun. 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 Franchise Brands (LSE:FRAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchise Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.48 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.78. GuruFocus considers Franchise Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:FRAN:

  • Research & Development: £0.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: £1.78 vs. price of £1.48 (16.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Franchise Brands Business Description

Other Exchanges FRANl:UK
Address Ashwood Court, Springwood Close, Tytherington Business Park, Macclesfield, GBR, SK10 2XF
Franchise Brands PLC is a holding company engaged in franchising and related activities. Its brands associated with the company are Metro Rod, Chips Away, Barking Mad, Oven Clean, Metro Plumb, Willow Pumps, and Filta. Its operating segments are Pirtek Europe, Water & Waste Services, Filta International, B2C, Azura, and Other operations, and the majority of the revenue comes from the Pirtek Europe segment.
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