VLVCY (Volvo Car AB) Research & Development: $2,838 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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74 GF Score
Price $4.03
GF Value $5.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Volvo Car AB Research & Development?

Volvo Car AB VLVCY -2.98% 74 Research & Development is $2,838 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VLVCY with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Volvo Car AB's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $532 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,838 Mil.

Volvo Car AB  (OTCPK:VLVCY) 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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Volvo Car AB Research & Development Historical Data

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Volvo Car AB Research & Development Chart

Volvo Car AB Annual Data
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Volvo Car AB Quarterly Data
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Volvo Car AB 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 $2,838 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 $2,838 Mil mean?
Volvo Car AB (VLVCY) has a Research & Development of $2,838 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Volvo Car AB and its competitors.
Is Volvo Car AB's Research & Development too high?
Volvo Car AB's current Research & Development is $2,838 Mil. Overall, Volvo Car AB has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volvo Car AB's Research & Development compare to TSLA and GM?
Volvo Car AB's Research & Development of $2,838 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 Volvo Car AB and its competitors. Volvo Car AB's current Research & Development is $2,838 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volvo Car AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo Car AB (VLVCY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.30, compared to a current price of $4.03 — trading 24% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $2,838 Mil. Volvo Car AB's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Volvo Car AB (VLVCY), the current Research & Development is $2,838 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 Volvo Car AB (VLVCY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo Car AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.03 is trading 24% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.30. GuruFocus considers Volvo Car AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for VLVCY:

  • Research & Development: $2,838 Mil
  • GF Value™: $5.30 vs. price of $4.03 (24% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Volvo Car AB Business Description

Address Gunnar Engellaus vag 8, Gothenburg, SWE, 418 78
Volvo Car AB manufactures, designs, and supplies automobiles. The company offers a wide range of cars. Geographically, it has a presence in China, the USA; Sweden; Germany; the United Kingdom; Japan, and South Korea. The company generates maximum revenue from the sale of new cars.
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