Nidec (STU:NIB) Research & Development: €516 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)


STU:NIB Nidec Corp STU:NIB
87 GF Score
Price €14.88
GF Value €17.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Nidec Research & Development?

Nidec STU:NIB -1.12% 87 Research & Development is €516 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:NIB with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Nidec's Research & Development for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was €137 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was €516 Mil.

Nidec  (STU:NIB) 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.

Nidec Research & Development Related Terms

Nidec Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nidec's Research & Development can be seen below:

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* 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.

Nidec Research & Development Chart

Nidec Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Research & Development
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Nidec Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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Nidec Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €516 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 €516 Mil mean?
Nidec (STU:NIB) has a Research & Development of €516 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Nidec and its competitors.
Is Nidec's Research & Development too high?
Nidec's current Research & Development is €516 Mil. Overall, Nidec has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nidec's Research & Development compare to GEV and ETN?
Nidec's Research & Development of €516 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products 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 Nidec and its competitors. Nidec's current Research & Development is €516 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nidec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nidec (STU:NIB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.00, compared to a current price of €14.88 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €516 Mil. Nidec's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Nidec (STU:NIB), the current Research & Development is €516 Mil as of Sep. 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 Nidec (STU:NIB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nidec stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €14.88 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.00. GuruFocus considers Nidec to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:NIB:

  • Research & Development: €516 Mil
  • GF Value™: €17.00 vs. price of €14.88 (12.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Nidec Business Description

Address 338 Kuzetonoshiro-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 601-8205
Nidec is a global leader of brushless direct current motors, which have advantages in power efficiency, silence, and durability. Nidec possesses the number-one market share in a wide variety of products, such as hard disk drive motors, optical disk drive motors, vibration motors on handsets, brushless motors for inverter air conditioners, and brushless motors for electric power steering on automobiles. It continues to benefit from the growing demand for power-efficient motors, driven by strengthening environmental regulations.
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