ACWA Power Co (SAU:2082) Research & Development: ﷼137 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SAU:2082 ACWA Power Co SAU:2082
86 GF Score
Price ﷼190.30
GF Value ﷼296.10
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is ACWA Power Co Research & Development?

ACWA Power Co SAU:2082 -0.89% 86 Research & Development is ﷼137 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:2082 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼296.10 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. ACWA Power Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼25 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼137 Mil.

ACWA Power Co  (SAU:2082) 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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ACWA Power Co Research & Development Historical Data

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ACWA Power Co Research & Development Chart

ACWA Power Co Annual Data
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ACWA Power Co Quarterly Data
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ACWA Power Co 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 ﷼137 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 ﷼137 Mil mean?
ACWA Power Co (SAU:2082) has a Research & Development of ﷼137 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on ACWA Power Co and its competitors.
Is ACWA Power Co's Research & Development too high?
ACWA Power Co's current Research & Development is ﷼137 Mil. Overall, ACWA Power Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACWA Power Co's Research & Development compare to SRE and AES?
ACWA Power Co's Research & Development of ﷼137 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 ACWA Power Co and its competitors. ACWA Power Co's current Research & Development is ﷼137 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACWA Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACWA Power Co (SAU:2082) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼296.10, compared to a current price of ﷼190.30 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is ﷼137 Mil. ACWA Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 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 ACWA Power Co (SAU:2082), the current Research & Development is ﷼137 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 ACWA Power Co (SAU:2082) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACWA Power Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼190.30 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼296.10. GuruFocus considers ACWA Power Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2082:

  • Research & Development: ﷼137 Mil
  • GF Value™: ﷼296.10 vs. price of ﷼190.30 (35.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2082 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

ACWA Power Co Business Description

Address Exit 8, Eastern Ring Road, Airport Road, Qurtubah District, P.O. Box 22616, Building 1, Ground Floor, Business Gate Office Complex, Riyadh, SAU, 11416
ACWA Power Co is engaged in the development, investment, operation and maintenance of power generation, water desalination and green hydrogen production plants and bulk sale of electricity, desalinated water, green hydrogen and/or green ammonia in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and internationally. Its segments include Thermal and Water Desalination, Renewables, and Others. The majority of the revenue is derived from Thermal and Water Desalination segment that refers to the power and water desalination plants which use fossil fuel as the main source of fuel for the generation of electricity and production of water whereas Water Desalination refers to the stand-alone reverse osmosis desalination plants.
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