Winpak (TSX:WPK) Research & Development: C$31 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:WPK Winpak Ltd TSX:WPK
80 GF Score
Price C$42.86
GF Value C$46.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Winpak Research & Development?

Winpak TSX:WPK 80 Research & Development is C$31 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:WPK with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$46.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Winpak's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$8 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$31 Mil.

Winpak  (TSX:WPK) 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.

Winpak Research & Development Related Terms

Winpak Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Winpak's Research & Development can be seen below:

* 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.

Winpak Research & Development Chart

Winpak Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Winpak Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Winpak 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$31 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$31 Mil mean?
Winpak (TSX:WPK) has a Research & Development of C$31 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Winpak and its competitors.
Is Winpak's Research & Development too high?
Winpak's current Research & Development is C$31 Mil. Overall, Winpak has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Winpak's Research & Development compare to SW and PKG?
Winpak's Research & Development of C$31 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Winpak and its competitors. Winpak's current Research & Development is C$31 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Winpak stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Winpak (TSX:WPK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$46.36, compared to a current price of C$42.86 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is C$31 Mil. Winpak's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Winpak (TSX:WPK), the current Research & Development is C$31 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 Winpak (TSX:WPK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Winpak stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$42.86 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$46.36. GuruFocus considers Winpak to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:WPK:

  • Research & Development: C$31 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$46.36 vs. price of C$42.86 (7.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Winpak Business Description

Other Exchanges WIPKF:USA25W:Germany
Address 100 Saulteaux Crescent, Corporate Office, Winnipeg, MB, CAN, R3J 3T3
Winpak Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of packaging materials and related packaging machines. The packaging materials are used for perishable foods, beverages, and healthcare applications. It operates in three segments: flexible packaging, rigid packaging & flexible lidding, and packaging machinery. The flexible packaging segment includes modified atmosphere packaging, specialty films, and biaxially oriented nylon product groups. The rigid packaging and flexible lidding segment includes rigid containers, lidding, and specialized printed packaging product groups. The packaging machinery segment includes horizontal fill/seal machines for preformed containers and vertical form/fill/seal machines for liquid, semi-liquid, and certain dry products.
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