Ascendis Pharma AS (BSP:A1SN34) Research & Development: R$1,738 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:A1SN34 Ascendis Pharma AS BSP:A1SN34
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What is Ascendis Pharma AS Research & Development?

Ascendis Pharma AS BSP:A1SN34 55 Research & Development is R$1,738 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:A1SN34 with a GF Score™ of 55/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Ascendis Pharma AS's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$357 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,738 Mil.

Ascendis Pharma AS  (BSP:A1SN34) 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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Ascendis Pharma AS Research & Development Historical Data

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Ascendis Pharma AS Research & Development Chart

Ascendis Pharma AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Ascendis Pharma AS Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Ascendis Pharma AS 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 R$1,738 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 R$1,738 Mil mean?
Ascendis Pharma AS (BSP:A1SN34) has a Research & Development of R$1,738 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ascendis Pharma AS and its competitors.
Is Ascendis Pharma AS's Research & Development too high?
Ascendis Pharma AS's current Research & Development is R$1,738 Mil. Overall, Ascendis Pharma AS has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascendis Pharma AS's Research & Development compare to JAZZ and BBIO?
Ascendis Pharma AS's Research & Development of R$1,738 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Biotechnology 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 Ascendis Pharma AS and its competitors. Ascendis Pharma AS's current Research & Development is R$1,738 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascendis Pharma AS stock overvalued right now?
Ascendis Pharma AS (BSP:A1SN34) has a current Research & Development of R$1,738 Mil. The current Research & Development is R$1,738 Mil. Ascendis Pharma AS's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 Ascendis Pharma AS (BSP:A1SN34), the current Research & Development is R$1,738 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.

Ascendis Pharma AS Business Description

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Address Tuborg Boulevard 12, Hellerup, DNK, 2900
Ascendis Pharma AS is a biopharmaceutical company that applies its TransCon technology platform to make a meaningful difference for patients. The firm's product pipeline includes Endocrinology and Oncology, which includes TransCon PTH, TransCon CNP, and others. It operates in the United States, Europe, and the rest of the world and derives the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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