Jabil (MEX:JBL) Research & Development: MXN480 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)


MEX:JBL Jabil Inc MEX:JBL
65 GF Score
Price MXN6,604.01
GF Value MXN3,134.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Jabil Research & Development?

Jabil MEX:JBL +0.50% 65 Research & Development is MXN480 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:JBL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,134.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Jabil's Research & Development for the three months ended in May. 2026 was MXN156 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was MXN480 Mil.

Jabil  (MEX:JBL) 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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Jabil Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jabil's Research & Development can be seen below:

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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.

Jabil Research & Development Chart

Jabil Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Research & Development
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Jabil Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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Jabil Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN480 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 MXN480 Mil mean?
Jabil (MEX:JBL) has a Research & Development of MXN480 Mil as of May. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Jabil and its competitors.
Is Jabil's Research & Development too high?
Jabil's current Research & Development is MXN480 Mil. Overall, Jabil has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jabil's Research & Development compare to FN and FLEX?
Jabil's Research & Development of MXN480 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 Jabil and its competitors. Jabil's current Research & Development is MXN480 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jabil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jabil (MEX:JBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,134.37, compared to a current price of MXN6,604.01 — trading 110.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is MXN480 Mil. Jabil's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Jabil (MEX:JBL), the current Research & Development is MXN480 Mil as of May. 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 Jabil (MEX:JBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jabil stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN6,604.01 is trading 110.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,134.37. GuruFocus considers Jabil to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:JBL:

  • Research & Development: MXN480 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN3,134.37 vs. price of MXN6,604.01 (110.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Jabil Business Description

Address 10800 Roosevelt Boulevard North, Saint Petersburg, FL, USA, 33716
Jabil Inc. is a U.S based company providing engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. It provides comprehensive electronics design, production, and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets. It operates through three segments: Regulated Industries, serving automotive, healthcare, and renewables; Intelligent Infrastructure, focused on AI, cloud, data centers, and communications, driving the majority of revenue; and Connected Living and Digital Commerce, specializing in digitalization and automation, such as robotics and warehouse automation. The company operates in the U.S., Mexico, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and several other markets.
65GF Score

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