VOLVF (Volvo AB) Research & Development: $2,679 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


VOLVF Volvo AB VOLVF
90 GF Score
Price $33.00
GF Value $24.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Volvo AB Research & Development?

Volvo AB VOLVF 90 Research & Development is $2,679 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VOLVF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Volvo AB's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $629 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,679 Mil.

Volvo AB  (OTCPK:VOLVF) 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 AB Research & Development Historical Data

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Volvo AB Research & Development Chart

Volvo AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Volvo AB 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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Volvo 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 $2,679 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 $2,679 Mil mean?
Volvo AB (VOLVF) has a Research & Development of $2,679 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Volvo AB and its competitors.
Is Volvo AB's Research & Development too high?
Volvo AB's current Research & Development is $2,679 Mil. Overall, Volvo AB has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volvo AB's Research & Development compare to CAT and DE?
Volvo AB's Research & Development of $2,679 Mil can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 AB and its competitors. Volvo AB's current Research & Development is $2,679 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volvo AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo AB (VOLVF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.62, compared to a current price of $33.00 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $2,679 Mil. Volvo AB's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 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 AB (VOLVF), the current Research & Development is $2,679 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 AB (VOLVF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $33.00 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.62. GuruFocus considers Volvo AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VOLVF:

  • Research & Development: $2,679 Mil
  • GF Value™: $24.62 vs. price of $33.00 (34% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Volvo AB Business Description

Address Gropegardsgatan 2, Gothenburg, SWE, SE-417 15
The Volvo Group is one of the largest global truck, bus, construction equipment, and engine and power system original equipment manufacturers, operating with the Volvo, Renault Truck, Mack Trucks, Volvo Penta, and Nova Bus brands. Among the four largest Western global brands—Volvo, Daimler, Paccar, and Traton—Volvo ranks third in terms of annual deliveries. Its truck, construction equipment, bus, and engines and power system segments contributed 71%, 18%, 5%, and 5%, respectively, to industrial operations' revenue in 2025. An in-house financial services division supports these businesses. In its key regions of Europe, North America, Brazil, and Australia, the truck business holds large market shares of 29%, 17%, 24%, and 22%, respectively.
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