Ingredion (MEX:INGR) Research & Development: MXN0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:INGR Ingredion Inc MEX:INGR
79 GF Score
Price MXN2,345.00
GF Value MXN2,691.53
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What is Ingredion Research & Development?

Ingredion MEX:INGR 79 Research & Development is MXN0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:INGR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,691.53. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Ingredion's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.

Ingredion  (MEX:INGR) 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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Ingredion Research & Development Historical Data

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Ingredion 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 MXN0 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 MXN0 Mil mean?
Ingredion (MEX:INGR) has a Research & Development of MXN0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ingredion and its competitors.
Is Ingredion's Research & Development too high?
Ingredion's current Research & Development is MXN0 Mil. Overall, Ingredion has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingredion's Research & Development compare to LW and CAG?
Ingredion's Research & Development of MXN0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Ingredion and its competitors. Ingredion's current Research & Development is MXN0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingredion stock overvalued right now?
Ingredion (MEX:INGR) has a current Research & Development of MXN0 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,691.53, compared to a current price of MXN2,345.00 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is MXN0 Mil. Ingredion'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 Ingredion (MEX:INGR), the current Research & Development is MXN0 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 Ingredion (MEX:INGR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingredion stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN2,345.00 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,691.53.

Key valuation signals for MEX:INGR:

  • Research & Development: MXN0 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN2,691.53 vs. price of MXN2,345.00 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Ingredion Business Description

Address 5 Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester, IL, USA, 60154
Ingredion is an ingredients provider for the food, beverage, brewing, and animal nutrition industries. The company processes corn, tapioca, potatoes, stevia, grains, fruits, gums, and vegetables into value-added ingredients. The company sells specialty ingredients that include starch-based texturizers and natural alternative sweeteners such as stevia. Ingredion also sells commodity ingredients that include sweeteners, such as high-fructose corn syrup, and starches, such as those used for sustainable packaging, as well as plant-based proteins. The company plans to acquire Tate & Lyle in an all-cash deal that should close in 2027.
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