Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) Research & Development: CHF551 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


XSWX:GIVN Givaudan SA XSWX:GIVN
83 GF Score
Price CHF3,423.00
GF Value CHF3,730.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Givaudan Research & Development?

Givaudan XSWX:GIVN +4.42% 83 Research & Development is CHF551 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GIVN with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF3,730.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Givaudan's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF276 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF551 Mil.

Givaudan  (XSWX:GIVN) 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.

Givaudan Research & Development Related Terms

Givaudan Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Givaudan's Research & Development can be seen below:

* 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.

Givaudan Research & Development Chart

Givaudan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Givaudan 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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Givaudan 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 CHF551 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 CHF551 Mil mean?
Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) has a Research & Development of CHF551 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Givaudan and its competitors.
Is Givaudan's Research & Development too high?
Givaudan's current Research & Development is CHF551 Mil. Overall, Givaudan has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Givaudan's Research & Development compare to LIN and SHW?
Givaudan's Research & Development of CHF551 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 Givaudan and its competitors. Givaudan's current Research & Development is CHF551 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Givaudan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3,730.86, compared to a current price of CHF3,423.00 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is CHF551 Mil. Givaudan's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN), the current Research & Development is CHF551 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF3,423.00 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3,730.86. GuruFocus considers Givaudan to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GIVN:

  • Research & Development: CHF551 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF3,730.86 vs. price of CHF3,423.00 (8.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Givaudan Business Description

Address Chemin de la Parfumerie 5, Vernier, CHE, 1214
Spun off from Roche in 2000, Givaudan is one of the world's leading flavor and fragrance manufacturers, with a presence in more than 80 countries. It sources more than 11,000 different ingredients from over 100 countries. The company serves end consumer markets with fragrances for personal, home, and laundry care brands, including prestige perfumes. In flavors, customers are in beverages, savory, snacks, sweet goods, and dairy. Givaudan has more than 17,000 employees, and its perfumery team is the largest in the industry.
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