PFFVF (Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG) Research & Development: $49.8 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


PFFVF Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG PFFVF
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Price $190.00
GF Value $194.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Research & Development?

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG PFFVF 80 Research & Development is $49.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates PFFVF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $194.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $25.2 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $49.8 Mil.

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG  (OTCPK:PFFVF) 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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Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Research & Development Historical Data

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Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Research & Development Chart

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Annual Data
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Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Semi-Annual Data
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Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology 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. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $49.8 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 $49.8 Mil mean?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) has a Research & Development of $49.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG and its competitors.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Research & Development too high?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Research & Development is $49.8 Mil. Overall, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Research & Development compare to GEV and ETN?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Research & Development of $49.8 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG and its competitors. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Research & Development is $49.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $194.10, compared to a current price of $190.00 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $49.8 Mil. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF), the current Research & Development is $49.8 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $190.00 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $194.10. GuruFocus considers Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PFFVF:

  • Research & Development: $49.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: $194.10 vs. price of $190.00 (2.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Business Description

Address Berliner Strasse 43, Asslar, HE, DEU, 35614
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG is a Germany-based company that develops, manufactures, and markets parts and systems for vacuum generation, measurement, and analysis, and for leak detection. The company has an extensive line of solutions, products, and services, including turbo pumps, backing pumps, custom pumps, measurement and analysis equipment, and others. The company's customers primarily come from applications including semiconductors, coating, industrial purposes, and others. The company markets its products through its proprietary sales network and independent marketing agents. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology has a global presence, with Europe, the United States, and Asia being the three biggest markets for the company.
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