OSAGY (OSRAM Licht AG) Research & Development: $522 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2023)

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What is OSRAM Licht AG Research & Development?

OSRAM Licht AG OSAGY 22 Research & Development is $522 Mil as of Dec. 2023. GuruFocus rates OSAGY with a GF Score™ of 22/100.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. OSRAM Licht AG's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2023 was $234 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $522 Mil.

OSRAM Licht AG  (OTCPK:OSAGY) 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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OSRAM Licht AG Research & Development Historical Data

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OSRAM Licht AG Research & Development Chart

OSRAM Licht AG Annual Data
Trend Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Dec22 Dec23
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OSRAM Licht AG Semi-Annual Data
Sep13 Mar14 Sep14 Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23
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OSRAM Licht AG 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. 2023 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $522 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 $522 Mil mean?
OSRAM Licht AG (OSAGY) has a Research & Development of $522 Mil as of Dec. 2023. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on OSRAM Licht AG and its competitors.
Is OSRAM Licht AG's Research & Development too high?
OSRAM Licht AG's current Research & Development is $522 Mil. Overall, OSRAM Licht AG has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OSRAM Licht AG's Research & Development compare to VRT and BE?
OSRAM Licht AG's Research & Development of $522 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 OSRAM Licht AG and its competitors. OSRAM Licht AG's current Research & Development is $522 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OSRAM Licht AG stock overvalued right now?
OSRAM Licht AG (OSAGY) has a current Research & Development of $522 Mil. The current Research & Development is $522 Mil. OSRAM Licht AG's overall GF Score™ is 22/100. 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 OSRAM Licht AG (OSAGY), the current Research & Development is $522 Mil as of Dec. 2023. 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.

OSRAM Licht AG Business Description

Other Exchanges OSR:Germany
Address Tobelbader Strasse 30, Premstaetten, Graz, AUT, 8141
OSRAM Licht AG is a provider of lighting and sensor technology solutions. The company's products include LED's, Drivers, Lasers, Photodetectors, multi-chips, Sensor solutions, Interfaces, Full-service foundry, ASICs and customized solutions, Lamps, and Boards, kits & accessories. Its segments include Opto Semiconductors (OS), CMOS Sensors & ASICs (CSA), and the Lamps & Systems (L&S) segments. The Opto Semiconductors and CMOS Sensors & ASICs segments cover semiconductor-based products and solutions (including LEDs) for customers in the automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical technology end markets. The Lamps & Systems segment includes lamps and lighting systems; it focuses on the automotive and industrial end markets.
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