Ultra Clean Holdings (STU:UCE) Research & Development: €28 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:UCE Ultra Clean Holdings Inc STU:UCE
66 GF Score
Price €105.60
GF Value €33.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ultra Clean Holdings Research & Development?

Ultra Clean Holdings STU:UCE +11.60% 66 Research & Development is €28 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:UCE with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Ultra Clean Holdings's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €7 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €28 Mil.

Ultra Clean Holdings  (STU:UCE) 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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Ultra Clean Holdings Research & Development Historical Data

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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.

Ultra Clean Holdings Research & Development Chart

Ultra Clean Holdings Annual Data
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Ultra Clean Holdings Quarterly Data
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Ultra Clean Holdings 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 €28 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 €28 Mil mean?
Ultra Clean Holdings (STU:UCE) has a Research & Development of €28 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ultra Clean Holdings and its competitors.
Is Ultra Clean Holdings' Research & Development too high?
Ultra Clean Holdings' current Research & Development is €28 Mil. Overall, Ultra Clean Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ultra Clean Holdings' Research & Development compare to VECO and AMBA?
Ultra Clean Holdings' Research & Development of €28 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors 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 Ultra Clean Holdings and its competitors. Ultra Clean Holdings's current Research & Development is €28 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ultra Clean Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ultra Clean Holdings (STU:UCE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.50, compared to a current price of €105.60 — trading 215.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €28 Mil. Ultra Clean Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 10 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 Ultra Clean Holdings (STU:UCE), the current Research & Development is €28 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 Ultra Clean Holdings (STU:UCE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ultra Clean Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €105.60 is trading 215.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.50. GuruFocus considers Ultra Clean Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:UCE:

  • Research & Development: €28 Mil
  • GF Value™: €33.50 vs. price of €105.60 (215.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Ultra Clean Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges UCTT:USA0LID:UKUCE:Germany
Address 26462 Corporate Avenue, Hayward, CA, USA, 94545
Ultra Clean Holdings Inc, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and supplies production tools, modules, and subsystems for the semiconductor capital equipment industry. The product includes precision robotic solutions, gas delivery systems, and a variety of industrial and automation production equipment products; subsystems include wafer cleaning subsystems, chemical delivery modules, top-plate assemblies, frame assemblies, and process modules. Its customer base includes firms in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, medical, energy, industrial, flat panel, and research equipment industries. It has two segments: Products and Services. Its principal markets are the Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA.
66GF Score

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