RYCEY (Rolls-Royce Holdings) Research & Development: $667 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


RYCEY Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC RYCEY
70 GF Score
Price $18.60
GF Value $8.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Rolls-Royce Holdings Research & Development?

Rolls-Royce Holdings RYCEY +0.38% 70 Research & Development is $667 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates RYCEY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Rolls-Royce Holdings's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $333 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $667 Mil.

Rolls-Royce Holdings  (OTCPK:RYCEY) 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.

Rolls-Royce Holdings Research & Development Related Terms

Rolls-Royce Holdings Research & Development Historical Data

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Rolls-Royce Holdings Research & Development Chart

Rolls-Royce Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Rolls-Royce Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Rolls-Royce Holdings 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 $667 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 $667 Mil mean?
Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEY) has a Research & Development of $667 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Rolls-Royce Holdings and its competitors.
Is Rolls-Royce Holdings' Research & Development too high?
Rolls-Royce Holdings' current Research & Development is $667 Mil. Overall, Rolls-Royce Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rolls-Royce Holdings' Research & Development compare to GE and RTX?
Rolls-Royce Holdings' Research & Development of $667 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Rolls-Royce Holdings and its competitors. Rolls-Royce Holdings's current Research & Development is $667 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rolls-Royce Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.42, compared to a current price of $18.60 — trading 120.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $667 Mil. Rolls-Royce Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEY), the current Research & Development is $667 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 Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rolls-Royce Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.60 is trading 120.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.42. GuruFocus considers Rolls-Royce Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RYCEY:

  • Research & Development: $667 Mil
  • GF Value™: $8.42 vs. price of $18.60 (120.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

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Rolls-Royce Holdings Business Description

Address 90 York Way, Kings Place, London, GBR, N1 9FX
Rolls-Royce operates three core business segments: civil aerospace, power systems, and defense. The civil aerospace segment builds engines powering wide-body aircraft, regional and business jets, and offers aftermarket services. Twenty years ago, the firm pioneered full-service flight hour contracts with the TotalCare package. Power systems provides power solutions to multiple end markets (defense, agriculture, marine, and power generation) while the defense business provides military, ground vehicle and naval propulsion solutions.
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