Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) Research & Development: $1,049 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LUX:SMSDI Samsung SDI Co Ltd LUX:SMSDI
58 GF Score
Price $95.00
GF Value $43.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Samsung SDI Co Research & Development?

Samsung SDI Co LUX:SMSDI 58 Research & Development is $1,049 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LUX:SMSDI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Samsung SDI Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $292 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,049 Mil.

Samsung SDI Co  (LUX:SMSDI) 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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Samsung SDI Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Samsung SDI Co Research & Development Chart

Samsung SDI Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Samsung SDI Co Quarterly Data
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Samsung SDI Co 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 $1,049 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 $1,049 Mil mean?
Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) has a Research & Development of $1,049 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Samsung SDI Co and its competitors.
Is Samsung SDI Co's Research & Development too high?
Samsung SDI Co's current Research & Development is $1,049 Mil. Overall, Samsung SDI Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsung SDI Co's Research & Development compare to VRT and BE?
Samsung SDI Co's Research & Development of $1,049 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 Samsung SDI Co and its competitors. Samsung SDI Co's current Research & Development is $1,049 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsung SDI Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.61, compared to a current price of $95.00 — trading 117.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $1,049 Mil. Samsung SDI Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI), the current Research & Development is $1,049 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 Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung SDI Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $95.00 is trading 117.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.61. GuruFocus considers Samsung SDI Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LUX:SMSDI:

  • Research & Development: $1,049 Mil
  • GF Value™: $43.61 vs. price of $95.00 (117.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs

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Samsung SDI Co Business Description

Address 150-20 Gongse-ro, Giheung-gu, Gyeonggi-do, Yongin, KOR
Samsung SDI is one of the top suppliers of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, providing cylindrical batteries for consumer electronics products such as laptops, polymer rechargeable batteries for smartphones and tablets, and has been focusing its resources to establish its footprint on automotive rechargeable batteries. The company is the second-largest supplier of batteries for consumer electronics products, and the eighth player in automotive batteries. The company also offers electronic materials for semiconductors and flat-panel displays, making it an important internal supplier for Samsung Electronics.
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