Midea Group Co (STU:1520) Research & Development: €2,143 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:1520 Midea Group Co Ltd STU:1520
92 GF Score
Price €9.48
GF Value €9.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Midea Group Co Research & Development?

Midea Group Co STU:1520 +4.95% 92 Research & Development is €2,143 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:1520 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Midea Group Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €523 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,143 Mil.

Midea Group Co  (STU:1520) 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.

Midea Group Co Research & Development Related Terms

Midea Group Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Midea Group Co Research & Development Chart

Midea Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Midea Group Co Quarterly Data
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Midea Group 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 €2,143 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 €2,143 Mil mean?
Midea Group Co (STU:1520) has a Research & Development of €2,143 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Midea Group Co and its competitors.
Is Midea Group Co's Research & Development too high?
Midea Group Co's current Research & Development is €2,143 Mil. Overall, Midea Group Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Midea Group Co's Research & Development compare to SN and SGI?
Midea Group Co's Research & Development of €2,143 Mil can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Midea Group Co and its competitors. Midea Group Co's current Research & Development is €2,143 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Midea Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Midea Group Co (STU:1520) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.54, compared to a current price of €9.48 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €2,143 Mil. Midea Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 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 Midea Group Co (STU:1520), the current Research & Development is €2,143 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 Midea Group Co (STU:1520) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Midea Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.48 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.54. GuruFocus considers Midea Group Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:1520:

  • Research & Development: €2,143 Mil
  • GF Value™: €9.54 vs. price of €9.48 (0.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1520 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Midea Group Co Business Description

Address No. 6 Midea Avenue, Beijiao Town, Midea Headquarters Building, Guangdong Province, Shunde District, Foshan, CHN, 528311
Midea Group Co., Ltd. is one of the largest household appliance manufacturers in China, with key products such as air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines and small household appliances. It is consistently ranked as one of the top three players in China by retail sales in most home appliance categories. The firm also engages in industrial automation and robotics systems through wholly owned Kuka, a global market leader based in Germany. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, or HVAC, products contribute the most to Midea's revenue, followed by other consumer appliances, and robotics and automation systems. In addition, Midea generates around 40% of sales outside of China.
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