Watsco (STU:WC3) Research & Development: €0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:WC3 Watsco Inc STU:WC3
83 GF Score
Price €358.80
GF Value €359.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Watsco Research & Development?

Watsco STU:WC3 -0.17% 83 Research & Development is €0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:WC3 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €359.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Watsco'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.

Watsco  (STU:WC3) 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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Watsco Research & Development Historical Data

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Watsco 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?
Watsco (STU:WC3) 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 Watsco and its competitors.
Is Watsco's Research & Development too high?
Watsco's current Research & Development is €0 Mil. Overall, Watsco has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watsco's Research & Development compare to WCC and QXO?
Watsco's Research & Development of €0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution 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 Distribution company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 Watsco and its competitors. Watsco'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 Watsco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watsco (STU:WC3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €359.89, compared to a current price of €358.80 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €0 Mil. Watsco's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Watsco (STU:WC3), 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 Watsco (STU:WC3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watsco stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €358.80 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €359.89. GuruFocus considers Watsco to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:WC3:

  • Research & Development: €0 Mil
  • GF Value™: €359.89 vs. price of €358.80 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WC3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Watsco Business Description

Address 2665 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 901, Miami, FL, USA, 33133
Watsco is the largest HVAC and refrigeration products distributor in North America with approximately 13% market share. The company primarily operates in the United States (90% of revenue) with significant exposure in the Sunbelt states. Watsco also has operations in Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company's customer base comprises more than 120,000 dealers and contractors serving the replacement and new-construction HVAC/R markets for residential and light-commercial applications. As much as 20% of residential HVAC units are distributed through Watsco in any given year. Revenue is approximately 75%-80% residential HVAC and 20%-25% commercial, with relatively small exposure to more complex "applied" solutions.
83GF Score

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