UMICF (Umicore) Research & Development: $0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


UMICF Umicore SA UMICF
59 GF Score
Price $24.92
GF Value $13.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Umicore Research & Development?

Umicore UMICF 59 Research & Development is $0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates UMICF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Umicore's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0 Mil.

Umicore  (OTCPK:UMICF) 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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Umicore Research & Development Historical Data

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Umicore Research & Development Chart

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Umicore 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 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 Mil mean?
Umicore (UMICF) has a Research & Development of $0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Umicore and its competitors.
Is Umicore's Research & Development too high?
Umicore's current Research & Development is $0 Mil. Overall, Umicore has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Umicore's Research & Development compare to WM and RSG?
Umicore's Research & Development of $0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Waste Management 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 Waste Management company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Waste Management 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 Umicore and its competitors. Umicore's current Research & Development is $0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Umicore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore (UMICF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.01, compared to a current price of $24.92 — trading 91.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $0 Mil. Umicore's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Umicore (UMICF), the current Research & Development is $0 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 Umicore (UMICF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.92 is trading 91.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.01. GuruFocus considers Umicore to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UMICF:

  • Research & Development: $0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $13.01 vs. price of $24.92 (91.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Umicore Business Description

Address Rue du Marais 31 Broekstraat, Brussels, BEL, 1000
Umicore SA is an advanced materials and recycling group. It operates in the business groups: Catalysis, Battery Materials, Specialty Materials, Recycling, and Corporate and Unallocated. Key revenue is derived from its Recycling segment, which treats complex waste streams containing precious and other specialty metals. The Battery Materials segment is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing cathode materials (CAM) and its precursors (pCAM) for lithium-ion batteries. The Catalysis segment provides automotive catalysts for gasoline and diesel light and heavy-duty diesel applications, and the Specialty segment develops, manufactures, and distributes metal-based materials and chemicals for applications vital to everyday lives. Geographically, it derives majority revenue from Europe.
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