Advanced Drainage Systems (STU:6DA) Research & Development: €0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:6DA Advanced Drainage Systems Inc STU:6DA
86 GF Score
Price €128.90
GF Value €128.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Advanced Drainage Systems Research & Development?

Advanced Drainage Systems STU:6DA -2.50% 86 Research & Development is €0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:6DA with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €128.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Advanced Drainage Systems's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil.

Advanced Drainage Systems  (STU:6DA) 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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Advanced Drainage Systems Research & Development Historical Data

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Advanced Drainage Systems 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 €0 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 €0 Mil mean?
Advanced Drainage Systems (STU:6DA) has a Research & Development of €0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Advanced Drainage Systems and its competitors.
Is Advanced Drainage Systems' Research & Development too high?
Advanced Drainage Systems' current Research & Development is €0 Mil. Overall, Advanced Drainage Systems has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Drainage Systems' Research & Development compare to SPXC and OC?
Advanced Drainage Systems' Research & Development of €0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Construction 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 Advanced Drainage Systems and its competitors. Advanced Drainage Systems's current Research & Development is €0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced Drainage Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Drainage Systems (STU:6DA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €128.77, compared to a current price of €128.90 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €0 Mil. Advanced Drainage Systems' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Advanced Drainage Systems (STU:6DA), the current Research & Development is €0 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 Advanced Drainage Systems (STU:6DA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Drainage Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €128.90 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €128.77. GuruFocus considers Advanced Drainage Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:6DA:

  • Research & Development: €0 Mil
  • GF Value™: €128.77 vs. price of €128.90 (0.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:6DA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Advanced Drainage Systems Business Description

Address 4024 Green Stripe Lane, Hilliard, OH, USA, 43026
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc designs, manufactures and markets water management solutions in the stormwater and onsite wastewater industries, providing superior drainage solutions for use in the construction and agriculture markets. The company's products are used across a broad range of end markets and applications, including non-residential, residential, infrastructure and agriculture applications. It has two reportable segments: Stormwater and Wastewater. It derives the majority of revenue from the Stormwater segment, which manufactures and markets thermoplastic corrugated pipe and complementary products, including single wall pipe, N-12 HDPE pipe, polypropylene pipe, StormTech, Nyloplast, Inserta Tee, water quality filters and structures, and NDS channel drains, and access boxes.
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