PLFRF (Palfinger AG) Research & Development: $72 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2025)


PLFRF Palfinger AG PLFRF
87 GF Score
Price $40.25
GF Value $28.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Palfinger AG Research & Development?

Palfinger AG PLFRF 87 Research & Development is $72 Mil as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates PLFRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Palfinger AG's Research & Development for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was $38 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $72 Mil.

Palfinger AG  (OTCPK:PLFRF) 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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Palfinger AG Research & Development Historical Data

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Palfinger AG Research & Development Chart

Palfinger AG Annual Data
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Palfinger AG Semi-Annual Data
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Palfinger 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 Jun. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $72 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 $72 Mil mean?
Palfinger AG (PLFRF) has a Research & Development of $72 Mil as of Jun. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Palfinger AG and its competitors.
Is Palfinger AG's Research & Development too high?
Palfinger AG's current Research & Development is $72 Mil. Overall, Palfinger AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palfinger AG's Research & Development compare to CAT and DE?
Palfinger AG's Research & Development of $72 Mil can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Palfinger AG and its competitors. Palfinger AG's current Research & Development is $72 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palfinger AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG (PLFRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.85, compared to a current price of $40.25 — trading 39.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $72 Mil. Palfinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF), the current Research & Development is $72 Mil as of Jun. 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $40.25 is trading 39.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.85. GuruFocus considers Palfinger AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PLFRF:

  • Research & Development: $72 Mil
  • GF Value™: $28.85 vs. price of $40.25 (39.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Palfinger AG Business Description

Address Lamprechtshausener Bundesstrasse 8, Bergheim, AUT, 5101
Palfinger AG is an Austrian manufacturing company that offers cranes, forklifts, truck bodies, and lifting equipment for land and water vehicles. Palfinger has two operating segments: Sales & Service and Operations. Segment sales & service comprises the sales and service units. The segment operations comprise the production sites and the respective production share of the company. It earns the majority of revenue from the sales & service segment. Its geographical segments include Europe, Middle East, & Africa; North America; Latin America; Eurasia; Asia-Pacific; and Marine. Business in Europe, the Middle East, & the Africa region generates the majority of the company's revenue.
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