Belden (STU:QCTA) Research & Development: €110 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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STU:QCTA Belden Inc STU:QCTA
70 GF Score
Price €106.00
GF Value €107.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Belden Research & Development?

Belden STU:QCTA +20.45% 70 Research & Development is €110 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:QCTA with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €107.95 (Fairly Valued).

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Belden's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €28 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €110 Mil.

Belden  (STU:QCTA) 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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Belden Research & Development Historical Data

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Belden Research & Development Chart

Belden Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Belden Quarterly Data
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Belden Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €110 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 €110 Mil mean?
Belden (STU:QCTA) has a Research & Development of €110 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Belden and its competitors.
Is Belden's Research & Development too high?
Belden's current Research & Development is €110 Mil. Overall, Belden has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Belden's Research & Development compare to EXTR and ONDS?
Belden's Research & Development of €110 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 Belden and its competitors. Belden's current Research & Development is €110 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Belden stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belden (STU:QCTA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €107.95, compared to a current price of €106.00 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €110 Mil. Belden's overall GF Score™ is 70/100. 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 Belden (STU:QCTA), the current Research & Development is €110 Mil as of Jun. 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 Belden (STU:QCTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belden stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €106.00 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €107.95. GuruFocus considers Belden to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:QCTA:

  • Research & Development: €110 Mil
  • GF Value™: €107.95 vs. price of €106.00 (1.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100

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

Belden Business Description

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Address 1 North Brentwood Boulevard, 15th Floor, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63105
Belden Inc is a supplier of complete connection solutions. It has two segments, Smart Infrastructure Solutions and Automation Solutions. Smart Infrastructure Solutions provides network infrastructure and broadband solutions, serving markets such as data centers, government, healthcare, and broadband and wireless service providers, with products including copper and fiber cable and connectivity solutions. Automation Solutions provides digitization and automation solutions that enable IT OT convergence and support acquisition, transmission, orchestration, and management, serving markets including Warehousing and Logistics, Energy, Transportation, and Discrete Manufacturing. The company operates in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, with maximum revenue coming from the Americas.
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