IMI (LSE:IMI) Research & Development: £0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:IMI IMI PLC LSE:IMI
86 GF Score
Price £29.58
GF Value £19.96
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is IMI Research & Development?

IMI LSE:IMI +0.82% 86 Research & Development is £0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:IMI with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of £19.96 (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. IMI's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0 Mil.

IMI  (LSE:IMI) 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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IMI Research & Development Historical Data

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IMI Research & Development Chart

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IMI Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £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 Mil mean?
IMI (LSE:IMI) has a Research & Development of £0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on IMI and its competitors.
Is IMI's Research & Development too high?
IMI's current Research & Development is £0 Mil. Overall, IMI has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IMI's Research & Development compare to GEV and ETN?
IMI's Research & Development of £0 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 IMI and its competitors. IMI's current Research & Development is £0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IMI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMI (LSE:IMI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £19.96, compared to a current price of £29.58 — trading 48.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is £0 Mil. IMI's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 IMI (LSE:IMI), the current Research & Development is £0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 IMI (LSE:IMI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMI stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £29.58 is trading 48.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £19.96. GuruFocus considers IMI to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:IMI:

  • Research & Development: £0 Mil
  • GF Value™: £19.96 vs. price of £29.58 (48.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs

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

IMI Business Description

Address Lakeside, Solihull Parkway, Birmingham Business Park, West Midlands, Birmingham, GBR, B37 7XZ
IMI PLC is engaged in designing, building, and servicing engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. It develops technologies centered around valves and actuators to improve processes. It focuses on five market sectors: Process Automation, Industrial Automation, Life Science and Fluid Control, Climate Control, and Transport. The company's segments include: i) Automation: The Automation segment provides technologies and solutions for process and industrial automation, and ii) Life Technology: This segment develops technologies used in areas such as climate control, transport, and life sciences. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Automation segment. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from Europe.
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