WashTec AG (LTS:0GJK) Research & Development: €14.4 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0GJK WashTec AG LTS:0GJK
79 GF Score
Price €37.70
GF Value €41.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is WashTec AG Research & Development?

WashTec AG LTS:0GJK -0.92% 79 Research & Development is €14.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0GJK with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. WashTec AG's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.8 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.4 Mil.

WashTec AG  (LTS:0GJK) 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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WashTec AG Research & Development Historical Data

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WashTec AG Research & Development Chart

WashTec AG Annual Data
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WashTec AG 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 €14.4 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 €14.4 Mil mean?
WashTec AG (LTS:0GJK) has a Research & Development of €14.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on WashTec AG and its competitors.
Is WashTec AG's Research & Development too high?
WashTec AG's current Research & Development is €14.4 Mil. Overall, WashTec AG has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WashTec AG's Research & Development compare to GEV and ETN?
WashTec AG's Research & Development of €14.4 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 WashTec AG and its competitors. WashTec AG's current Research & Development is €14.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WashTec AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WashTec AG (LTS:0GJK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.47, compared to a current price of €37.70 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €14.4 Mil. WashTec AG's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 WashTec AG (LTS:0GJK), the current Research & Development is €14.4 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 WashTec AG (LTS:0GJK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WashTec AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €37.70 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.47. GuruFocus considers WashTec AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0GJK:

  • Research & Development: €14.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: €41.47 vs. price of €37.70 (9.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0GJK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

WashTec AG Business Description

Other Exchanges WSU:GermanyWSU:Austria
Address Argonstrasse 7, Augsburg, DEU, 86153
WashTec AG is a German holding company, which through its subsidiary provides industrial products. The core activity is that of developing car wash products and equipment and is performed by WashTec Cleaning Technology GmbH, which is one of its subsidiaries. The key products of WashTec are manufactured which include portal washing systems, water recovery, washing lines, and consumables such as washing chemicals, wash brushes, moreover spare parts.
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