Scientific research and development
1,209 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 72 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 59.9% for financial year 2024.
Sector medians
Computed by IdonisDistribution across the sector's companies for financial year 2024: a quarter of companies sit below the 1st quartile, half below the median, three quarters below the 3rd quartile.
| Indicator | 1st quartile | Median | 3rd quartile | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solvency | 22.6% | 59.9% | 83.2% | 1,071 |
| Current ratio | 1.01 | 2.10 | 5.25 | 1,055 |
| ROE | -1.9% | 13.5% | 35.6% | 936 |
| Equity | 37,113 € | 223,101 € | 809,159 € | 1,084 |
| Total assets | 143,262 € | 503,526 € | €1.67m | 1,085 |
| Net result | −13,923 € | 26,024 € | 98,475 € | 1,082 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 1.3 | 5.3 | 15.6 | 406 |
Medians computed by Idonis from annual accounts filed with the National Bank, all sizes combined. The same panel is the sector benchmark on every company page. Method
Largest companies: Scientific research and development
Ranked by total assets in the latest filed accounts. This is a size criterion, not an assessment.
“—”: not published. Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish their revenue.
Where are they based?
Municipalities with the most
Sub-sectors
Frequently asked questions
How many Scientific research and development companies are there in Belgium?
1,209 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 72 (Scientific research and development) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Scientific research and development?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 59.9%. The middle half of companies lies between 22.6% and 83.2% (1,071 companies).
What is the largest company in Scientific research and development?
By total assets, it is argenx (€7.01bn, financial year 2025).
Where are Scientific research and development companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Liège (38), Brussels (36), Charleroi (33).
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Open the full file →Active companies (legal entities) that have filed at least one set of annual accounts, based on the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises and the National Bank of Belgium. The sector is the main activity in the register; the municipality is that of the registered office. Data updated on 10 Oct 2026.