Martinrea International (TSX:MRE) Research & Development: C$43 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:MRE Martinrea International Inc TSX:MRE
84 GF Score
Price C$10.01
GF Value C$10.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Martinrea International Research & Development?

Martinrea International TSX:MRE +2.04% 84 Research & Development is C$43 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:MRE with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of C$10.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Martinrea International's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$11 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$43 Mil.

Martinrea International  (TSX:MRE) 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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Martinrea International 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.

Martinrea International Research & Development Chart

Martinrea International Annual Data
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Martinrea International Quarterly Data
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Martinrea International 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$43 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$43 Mil mean?
Martinrea International (TSX:MRE) has a Research & Development of C$43 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Martinrea International and its competitors.
Is Martinrea International's Research & Development too high?
Martinrea International's current Research & Development is C$43 Mil. Overall, Martinrea International has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Martinrea International's Research & Development compare to ORLY and AZO?
Martinrea International's Research & Development of C$43 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Martinrea International and its competitors. Martinrea International's current Research & Development is C$43 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Martinrea International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Martinrea International (TSX:MRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$10.75, compared to a current price of C$10.01 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is C$43 Mil. Martinrea International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Martinrea International (TSX:MRE), the current Research & Development is C$43 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 Martinrea International (TSX:MRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Martinrea International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$10.01 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$10.75. GuruFocus considers Martinrea International to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:MRE:

  • Research & Development: C$43 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$10.75 vs. price of C$10.01 (6.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Martinrea International Business Description

Other Exchanges MRETF:USA03M:Germany
Address 3210 Langstaff Road, Vaughan, ON, CAN, L4K 5B2
Martinrea International Inc is a diversified and world-wide automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems. Its products are used in the automotive sector by the majority of vehicle manufacturers. The Company's offerings include products, assemblies and systems for small and large cars, crossovers, pickups and sport utility vehicles. The company also provides metal forming and welding solutions. The company operates in Canada, USA, Europe, and Other Countries.
84GF Score

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