Danone (XSWX:BN) Research & Development: CHF448 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


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Price CHF62.26
GF Value CHF60.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Danone Research & Development?

Danone XSWX:BN 70 Research & Development is CHF448 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF60.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Danone's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF237 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF448 Mil.

Danone  (XSWX:BN) 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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Danone Research & Development Historical Data

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Danone Research & Development Chart

Danone Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Danone Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Danone 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 CHF448 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 CHF448 Mil mean?
Danone (XSWX:BN) has a Research & Development of CHF448 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Danone and its competitors.
Is Danone's Research & Development too high?
Danone's current Research & Development is CHF448 Mil. Overall, Danone has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Danone's Research & Development compare to KHC and GIS?
Danone's Research & Development of CHF448 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Danone and its competitors. Danone's current Research & Development is CHF448 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Danone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danone (XSWX:BN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF60.08, compared to a current price of CHF62.26 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is CHF448 Mil. Danone's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Danone (XSWX:BN), the current Research & Development is CHF448 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 Danone (XSWX:BN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danone stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF62.26 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF60.08. GuruFocus considers Danone to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BN:

  • Research & Development: CHF448 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF60.08 vs. price of CHF62.26 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Danone Business Description

Address 59-61 rue La Fayette, Paris, FRA, 75009
Danone is a global food and beverage industry leader with more than EUR 27 billion annual revenue. Its operations are organized into three broad segments: essential dairy and plant-based products, representing just over half of group revenue; specialized nutrition; and bottled water. The firm's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Danone/Dannon dairy products, Alpro plant-based dairy, Aptamil infant milk formula, Evian and Volvic bottled water, and leading medical nutrition brands.
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