Woodward (STU:WW1) Research & Development: €141 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:WW1 Woodward Inc STU:WW1
88 GF Score
Price €342.30
GF Value €202.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Woodward Research & Development?

Woodward STU:WW1 +2.18% 88 Research & Development is €141 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:WW1 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €202.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Woodward's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €40 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €141 Mil.

Woodward  (STU:WW1) 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.

Woodward Research & Development Related Terms

Woodward Research & Development Historical Data

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Woodward Research & Development Chart

Woodward Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
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Woodward Quarterly Data
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Woodward 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 €141 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 €141 Mil mean?
Woodward (STU:WW1) has a Research & Development of €141 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Woodward and its competitors.
Is Woodward's Research & Development too high?
Woodward's current Research & Development is €141 Mil. Overall, Woodward has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woodward's Research & Development compare to FTAI and CW?
Woodward's Research & Development of €141 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Woodward and its competitors. Woodward's current Research & Development is €141 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woodward stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woodward (STU:WW1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €202.31, compared to a current price of €342.30 — trading 69.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €141 Mil. Woodward's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Woodward (STU:WW1), the current Research & Development is €141 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 Woodward (STU:WW1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woodward stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €342.30 is trading 69.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €202.31. GuruFocus considers Woodward to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:WW1:

  • Research & Development: €141 Mil
  • GF Value™: €202.31 vs. price of €342.30 (69.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WW1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Woodward Business Description

Other Exchanges WWD:USA
Address 1081 Woodward Way, Fort Collins, CO, USA, 80524
Woodward Inc is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. It designs, produces, and services reliable, efficient, low-emission, and high-performance energy control products for diverse applications in challenging environments. The company operates in two segments, Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment provides fuel pumps, actuators, air valves, specialty valves, fuel nozzles, and thrust reverser actuation systems for turbine engines and nacelles, and flight deck controls, actuators, servo controls, motors, and sensors for aircraft. The Industrial segment offers actuators, valves, pumps, fuel injection systems, solenoids, ignition systems, speed controls, electronics and software, and sensors.
88GF Score

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