WKCMF (Wacker Chemie AG) Research & Development: $244 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


WKCMF Wacker Chemie AG WKCMF
63 GF Score
Price $110.11
GF Value $86.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Wacker Chemie AG Research & Development?

Wacker Chemie AG WKCMF -0.09% 63 Research & Development is $244 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WKCMF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Wacker Chemie AG's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $60 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $244 Mil.

Wacker Chemie AG  (OTCPK:WKCMF) 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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Wacker Chemie AG Research & Development Historical Data

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Wacker Chemie AG Research & Development Chart

Wacker Chemie AG Annual Data
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Wacker Chemie AG Quarterly Data
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Wacker Chemie AG 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 $244 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 $244 Mil mean?
Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) has a Research & Development of $244 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors.
Is Wacker Chemie AG's Research & Development too high?
Wacker Chemie AG's current Research & Development is $244 Mil. Overall, Wacker Chemie AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wacker Chemie AG's Research & Development compare to LIN and SHW?
Wacker Chemie AG's Research & Development of $244 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals 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 Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors. Wacker Chemie AG's current Research & Development is $244 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wacker Chemie AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.52, compared to a current price of $110.11 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $244 Mil. Wacker Chemie AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF), the current Research & Development is $244 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $110.11 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $86.52. GuruFocus considers Wacker Chemie AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WKCMF:

  • Research & Development: $244 Mil
  • GF Value™: $86.52 vs. price of $110.11 (27.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Wacker Chemie AG Business Description

Address Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4, Munich, BY, DEU, 81737
Wacker Chemie AG manufactures and sells chemicals and silicon-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The Wacker Silicones segment, which generates the majority revenue of any segment, sells silicon- and methanol-based products, including durable insulators, lubricants, and sealants. The Wacker Polymers segment provides chemical binders and additives used in construction industry products. The Wacker Biosolutions segment sells chemicals to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The Wacker Polysilicon segment sells material for solar power and semiconductors. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, China, India, Asia and South Korea.
63GF Score

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