Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7) Research & Development: €0.8 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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STU:WQ7 Animalcare Group PLC STU:WQ7
77 GF Score
Price €3.00
GF Value €2.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Animalcare Group Research & Development?

Animalcare Group STU:WQ7 77 Research & Development is €0.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:WQ7 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Animalcare Group's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.3 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.8 Mil.

Animalcare Group  (STU:WQ7) 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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Animalcare Group Research & Development Historical Data

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Animalcare Group Research & Development Chart

Animalcare Group Annual Data
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Animalcare Group Semi-Annual Data
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Animalcare Group Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.8 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 €0.8 Mil mean?
Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7) has a Research & Development of €0.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Animalcare Group and its competitors.
Is Animalcare Group's Research & Development too high?
Animalcare Group's current Research & Development is €0.8 Mil. Overall, Animalcare Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Animalcare Group's Research & Development compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Animalcare Group's Research & Development of €0.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Animalcare Group and its competitors. Animalcare Group's current Research & Development is €0.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Animalcare Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.85, compared to a current price of €3.00 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €0.8 Mil. Animalcare Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7), the current Research & Development is €0.8 Mil as of Dec. 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 Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Animalcare Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.00 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.85. GuruFocus considers Animalcare Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:WQ7:

  • Research & Development: €0.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: €2.85 vs. price of €3.00 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WQ7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Animalcare Group Business Description

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Address Monks Cross Drive, Moorside, York, GBR, YO32 9LB
Animalcare Group PLC is active in the healthcare division in the United Kingdom. It is a generic veterinary medicines company. The company mainly caters to veterinary professionals in the treatment of companion animals through a product line comprised of licensed veterinary medicines and companion animal identification products and services. The company operates in Animalcare Europe and Randlab segment. The company derives maximum revenue from the Animalcare Europe segment engaged in development and sale of veterinary pharmaceutical products in Europe and the European International Partners network. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Europe region, followed by Asia-Pacific and other regions.
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