Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (OSTO:ERIC A) Research & Development: kr50,309 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


OSTO:ERIC A Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson OSTO:ERIC A
61 GF Score
Price kr105.40
GF Value kr69.78
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson Research & Development?

Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson OSTO:ERIC A -0.57% 61 Research & Development is kr50,309 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:ERIC A with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of kr69.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr13,489 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr50,309 Mil.

Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson  (OSTO:ERIC A) 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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Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson Research & Development Historical Data

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Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson Research & Development Chart

Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson Annual Data
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Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson Quarterly Data
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Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson 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 kr50,309 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 kr50,309 Mil mean?
Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (OSTO:ERIC A) has a Research & Development of kr50,309 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson and its competitors.
Is Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's Research & Development too high?
Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's current Research & Development is kr50,309 Mil. Overall, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's Research & Development compare to CSCO and CIEN?
Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's Research & Development of kr50,309 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 Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson and its competitors. Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's current Research & Development is kr50,309 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (OSTO:ERIC A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr69.78, compared to a current price of kr105.40 — trading 51% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is kr50,309 Mil. Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (OSTO:ERIC A), the current Research & Development is kr50,309 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 Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (OSTO:ERIC A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr105.40 is trading 51% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr69.78. GuruFocus considers Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:ERIC A:

  • Research & Development: kr50,309 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr69.78 vs. price of kr105.40 (51% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson Business Description

Address Torshamnsgatan 21, Kista, Stockholm, SWE, SE-164 83
Ericsson is a networking equipment and software provider, primarily selling mobile networking equipment and services to wireless service providers. Ericsson operates in three segments: networks, cloud software and services, and enterprise. While large wireless carriers are its largest customers, Ericsson has expanded its offerings for large enterprises. These products and services include private 5G networking, contact centers as a service, and application performance interfaces. Ericsson aims to combine its 5G network expertise with cloud-native, as-a-service platforms offering a more comprehensive hardware and software package. Ericsson also monetizes its research and development investments by licensing patents to handset manufacturers.
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