NPACF (Quadient) Research & Development: $70 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)


NPACF Quadient SA NPACF
69 GF Score
Price $14.40
GF Value $17.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Quadient Research & Development?

Quadient NPACF 69 Research & Development is $70 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates NPACF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Quadient's Research & Development for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $36 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $70 Mil.

Quadient  (OTCPK:NPACF) 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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Quadient Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

Quadient Research & Development Chart

Quadient Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Research & Development
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Quadient Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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Quadient Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $70 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 $70 Mil mean?
Quadient (NPACF) has a Research & Development of $70 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Quadient and its competitors.
Is Quadient's Research & Development too high?
Quadient's current Research & Development is $70 Mil. Overall, Quadient has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quadient's Research & Development compare to CRM and SHOP?
Quadient's Research & Development of $70 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software 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 Quadient and its competitors. Quadient's current Research & Development is $70 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quadient stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quadient (NPACF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.29, compared to a current price of $14.40 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $70 Mil. Quadient's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Quadient (NPACF), the current Research & Development is $70 Mil as of Jan. 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 Quadient (NPACF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quadient stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.40 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.29. GuruFocus considers Quadient to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NPACF:

  • Research & Development: $70 Mil
  • GF Value™: $17.29 vs. price of $14.40 (16.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Quadient Business Description

Address 42-46, Avenue Aristide Briand, Bagneux, FRA, 92220
Quadient SA is a France-based company engaged in providing business services to its clients. three reportable segments compose its solutions: mail-related solutions, Intelligent Communication Automation, and parcel locker solutions. The company provides solutions to various industries including financial services, insurance, and print providers, among others. Over half of the company's revenue is from the North American market and about one-third from the main European countries. Mail-related solutions account for the majority of Quadient's revenue.
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