Braskem (MEX:BAKN) Research & Development: MXN1,479 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:BAKN Braskem SA MEX:BAKN
48 GF Score
Price MXN57.50
GF Value MXN134.71
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Braskem Research & Development?

Braskem MEX:BAKN 48 Research & Development is MXN1,479 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:BAKN with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN134.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Braskem's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN352 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,479 Mil.

Braskem  (MEX:BAKN) 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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Braskem Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

Braskem Research & Development Chart

Braskem Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Braskem Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Braskem 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 MXN1,479 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 MXN1,479 Mil mean?
Braskem (MEX:BAKN) has a Research & Development of MXN1,479 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Braskem and its competitors.
Is Braskem's Research & Development too high?
Braskem's current Research & Development is MXN1,479 Mil. Overall, Braskem has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Braskem's Research & Development compare to DOW?
Braskem's Research & Development of MXN1,479 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals 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 Braskem and its competitors. Braskem's current Research & Development is MXN1,479 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Braskem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braskem (MEX:BAKN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN134.71, compared to a current price of MXN57.50 — trading 57.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is MXN1,479 Mil. Braskem's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 Braskem (MEX:BAKN), the current Research & Development is MXN1,479 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 Braskem (MEX:BAKN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braskem stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN57.50 is trading 57.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN134.71. GuruFocus considers Braskem to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BAKN:

  • Research & Development: MXN1,479 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN134.71 vs. price of MXN57.50 (57.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Braskem Business Description

Address Rua Lemos Monteiro, 120-24 Andar, Butanta, SP, BRA, CEP 05501-050
Braskem SA is engaged in the manufacture, sale, import and export of chemicals, petrochemicals and fuels, as well as the production, supply and sale of utilities such as steam, water, compressed air and industrial gases. It also provides industrial services and is engaged in the production, supply and sale of electric energy and gas for its own use and use by other companies. Its segments include Brazil, USA and Europe; and Mexico. The Brazil segments delivered the majority of the revenue from the production and sale of chemicals; the supply of electricity and other inputs produced in these complexes to second-generation producers located in the petrochemical complexes; and the production and sale of PE, including the production of green PE made from renewable resources, and of PP.
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