OERLF (OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon) Research & Development: $110 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


OERLF OC Oerlikon Corp AG, Pfaffikon OERLF
63 GF Score
Price $4.35
GF Value $3.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Research & Development?

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon OERLF -15.96% 63 Research & Development is $110 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates OERLF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $39 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $110 Mil.

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon  (OTCPK:OERLF) 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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OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Research & Development Historical Data

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OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Research & Development Chart

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Semi-Annual Data
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OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $110 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.

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What does a Research & Development of $110 Mil mean?
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (OERLF) has a Research & Development of $110 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon and its competitors.
Is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Research & Development too high?
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Research & Development is $110 Mil. Overall, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Research & Development compare to GEV and ETN?
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Research & Development of $110 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon and its competitors. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Research & Development is $110 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (OERLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.40, compared to a current price of $4.35 — trading 27.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $110 Mil. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 12 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (OERLF), the current Research & Development is $110 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (OERLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.35 is trading 27.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.40. GuruFocus considers OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OERLF:

  • Research & Development: $110 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3.40 vs. price of $4.35 (27.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 12 warning signs

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

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Business Description

Address Churerstrasse 120, Canton of Schwyz, Pfaffikon, CHE, 8808
OC Oerlikon Corp AG, Pfaffikon engineers protective coatings for precision tools and components and equipment for textile production. The company has two operating segments namely Oerlikon Division and Barmag Division. It generates maximum revenue from the Oerlikon Division segment. The Oerlikon Division is a supplier of materials and surface technologies for components and tools used in a wide range of industrial applications where superior materials and surface performance are required.
63GF Score

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