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Mercedes-Benz Group AG (Mercedes-Benz Group AG) Research & Development : $6,713 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Mercedes-Benz Group AG Research & Development?

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was $1,472 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $6,713 Mil.


Mercedes-Benz Group AG Research & Development Historical Data

The historical data trend for Mercedes-Benz Group AG'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.

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Mercedes-Benz Group AG Research & Development Chart

Mercedes-Benz Group AG Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Research & Development
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7,317.78 5,886.86 6,177.40 5,934.32 6,793.89

Mercedes-Benz Group AG Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,325.21 1,814.78 1,781.15 1,644.61 1,472.19

Mercedes-Benz Group 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 Dec. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6,713 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.


Mercedes-Benz Group AG  (OTCPK:MBGAF) 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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Mercedes-Benz Group AG (Mercedes-Benz Group AG) Business Description

Address
Mercedesstrasse 120, Stuttgart, BW, DEU, 70372
Based in Stuttgart, Germany, Mercedes-Benz Group makes premium and luxury passenger vehicles and commercial vans. Brands include Mercedes-Benz, AMG, and Maybach. Mercedes-Benz Mobility provides the company's dealers and its customers with vehicle financing as well as mobility services in ride hailing, car sharing, and charging. Mercedes owns 9.74% of Aston Martin and 9.55% of Beijing Automotive Group. Through Tenaciou3 Prospect Investment, Li Shufu, chair of Chinese automaker Geely, owns 9.69% of Mercedes-Benz. Other major shareholders include Beijing Automotive Group at 9.98% and Kuwait Investment Authority at 4.9% (6.8% before the sale of a 1.9% stake in March 2023).
Executives
Elizabeth Centoni Supervisory Board
Marie Wieck Supervisory Board