Adtran Networks SE (WBO:ADV) Research & Development: €109.8 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Adtran Networks SE Research & Development?

Adtran Networks SE WBO:ADV 51 Research & Development is €109.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates WBO:ADV with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.99. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Adtran Networks SE's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €53.0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €109.8 Mil.

Adtran Networks SE  (WBO:ADV) 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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Adtran Networks SE Research & Development Historical Data

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Adtran Networks SE Research & Development Chart

Adtran Networks SE Annual Data
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Adtran Networks SE Semi-Annual Data
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Adtran Networks SE 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 €109.8 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 €109.8 Mil mean?
Adtran Networks SE (WBO:ADV) has a Research & Development of €109.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Adtran Networks SE and its competitors.
Is Adtran Networks SE's Research & Development too high?
Adtran Networks SE's current Research & Development is €109.8 Mil. Overall, Adtran Networks SE has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adtran Networks SE's Research & Development compare to CSCO and CIEN?
Adtran Networks SE's Research & Development of €109.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 Adtran Networks SE and its competitors. Adtran Networks SE's current Research & Development is €109.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adtran Networks SE stock overvalued right now?
Adtran Networks SE (WBO:ADV) has a current Research & Development of €109.8 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.99, compared to a current price of €22.80 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €109.8 Mil. Adtran Networks SE's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Adtran Networks SE (WBO:ADV), the current Research & Development is €109.8 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 Adtran Networks SE (WBO:ADV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adtran Networks SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €22.80 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.99.

Key valuation signals for WBO:ADV:

  • Research & Development: €109.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: €19.99 vs. price of €22.80 (14.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Adtran Networks SE Business Description

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Adtran Networks SE develops, manufactures, and sells optical and Ethernet-based networking solutions to telecommunications carriers and enterprises to deliver data, storage, voice, and video services. Company segment includes: Network Solutions; and Services and Support,These systems are used by telecommunications service providers, private companies, universities, and government agencies. Some of its product categories are Open optical transport, Packet edge and aggregation, Disaggregated networking, Network virtualization, Network infrastructure assurance, and Automated network management. ADVA's geographical segments are United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Other international generating key revenue from United States.
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