Celestica (TSX:CLS) Research & Development: C$195 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:CLS Celestica Inc TSX:CLS
86 GF Score
Price C$499.31
GF Value C$181.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Celestica Research & Development?

Celestica TSX:CLS -6.40% 86 Research & Development is C$195 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CLS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of C$181.47 (Significantly Overvalued).

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Celestica's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$57 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$195 Mil.

Celestica  (TSX:CLS) 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.

Celestica Research & Development Related Terms

Celestica Research & Development Historical Data

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Celestica Research & Development Chart

Celestica Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Celestica Quarterly Data
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Celestica 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 C$195 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 C$195 Mil mean?
Celestica (TSX:CLS) has a Research & Development of C$195 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Celestica and its competitors.
Is Celestica's Research & Development too high?
Celestica's current Research & Development is C$195 Mil. Overall, Celestica has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celestica's Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
Celestica's Research & Development of C$195 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 Celestica and its competitors. Celestica's current Research & Development is C$195 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celestica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica (TSX:CLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$181.47, compared to a current price of C$499.31 — trading 175.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is C$195 Mil. Celestica's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Celestica (TSX:CLS), the current Research & Development is C$195 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 Celestica (TSX:CLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$499.31 is trading 175.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$181.47. GuruFocus considers Celestica to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CLS:

  • Research & Development: C$195 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$181.47 vs. price of C$499.31 (175.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100

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

Celestica Business Description

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Address 5140 Yonge Street, Suite 1900, Toronto, ON, CAN, M2N 6L7
Celestica Inc offers supply chain solutions. The company has two operating and reportable segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity & Cloud Solutions (CCS). The ATS segment consists of the ATS end market and is comprised of the Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, health tech, and Capital Equipment businesses. Its Capital Equipment business is comprised of the semiconductor, display, and robotics equipment businesses, and the CCS segment consists of Communications and Enterprise end markets, The Enterprise end market is comprised of its servers and storage businesses. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Connectivity & Cloud Solutions segment.
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