Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Continental AG's Research & Development for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,773 Mil.
Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN11,633 Mil.
Continental AG (MEX:CON N) 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.
Continental AG Research & Development Related Terms
Continental AG Research & Development Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Continental AG's Research & Development can be seen below:
* 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.
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 MXN11,633 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.
What does a Research & Development of MXN11,633 Mil mean?
Continental AG (MEX:CON N) has a Research & Development of MXN11,633 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Continental AG and its competitors.
Is Continental AG's Research & Development too high?
Continental AG's current Research & Development is MXN11,633 Mil. Overall, Continental AG has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Continental AG's Research & Development compare to ORLY and AZO?
Continental AG's Research & Development of MXN11,633 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Continental AG and its competitors. Continental AG's current Research & Development is MXN11,633 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Continental AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental AG (MEX:CON N) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN810.93, compared to a current price of MXN1,326.80 — trading 63.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is MXN11,633 Mil. Continental AG's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Continental AG (MEX:CON N), the current Research & Development is MXN11,633 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 Continental AG (MEX:CON N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,326.80 is trading 63.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN810.93.
GuruFocus considers Continental AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CON N:
Research & Development: MXN11,633 Mil
GF Value™: MXN810.93 vs. price of MXN1,326.80 (63.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CON N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Following the spinoff of its automotive middleware business in 2025 and the planned sale of ContiTech, the rubber solutions business, in 2026, Continental will be a pure-play tire manufacturer. According to our research, Continental Tires is the fourth-largest branded tire manufacturer internationally, with approximately 7% market share globally, behind Michelin, Bridgestone, and Goodyear, with global market shares of around 14%, 14% and 9%, respectively. Geographically, its operations remain Europe-heavy, where it derives 52% of revenue, followed by North America, and Asia-Pacific and "other," contributing 29% and 19%, respectively. Twenty-four percent of tires are sold into the new vehicle market with automotive original equipment as customers, and 76% sold as replacement tires.
46GF Score
Get the complete analysis for MEX:CON N
Research & Development is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
MEX:CON N has been successfully added to your 
