CENN (Cenntro) Research & Development: $2.51 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CENN Cenntro Inc CENN
45 GF Score
Price $3.71
GF Value $36.08
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cenntro Research & Development?

Cenntro CENN -6.20% 45 Research & Development is $2.51 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CENN with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Cenntro's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.48 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.51 Mil.

Cenntro  (NAS:CENN) 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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Cenntro Research & Development Historical Data

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Cenntro Research & Development Chart

Cenntro Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Cenntro Quarterly Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.78 0.65 0.52 0.86 0.48
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Cenntro 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 $2.51 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 $2.51 Mil mean?
Cenntro (CENN) has a Research & Development of $2.51 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Cenntro and its competitors.
Is Cenntro's Research & Development too high?
Cenntro's current Research & Development is $2.51 Mil. Overall, Cenntro has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cenntro's Research & Development compare to SSM and SVUHF?
Cenntro's Research & Development of $2.51 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Cenntro and its competitors. Cenntro's current Research & Development is $2.51 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cenntro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cenntro (CENN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.08, compared to a current price of $3.71 — trading 89.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $2.51 Mil. Cenntro's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 Cenntro (CENN), the current Research & Development is $2.51 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.

Is Cenntro (CENN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cenntro stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.71 is trading 89.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.08. GuruFocus considers Cenntro to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CENN:

  • Research & Development: $2.51 Mil
  • GF Value™: $36.08 vs. price of $3.71 (89.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Cenntro Business Description

Address 33 Wood Avenue South, Suite 600, PMB No. 3572, Iselin, NJ, USA, 08830
Cenntro Inc is a designer, manufacturer, distributor, and service provider of commercial vehicles powered by either electricity or hydrogen energy sources. The company's commercial vehicles are designed to serve a variety of fleet and municipal organizations in support of city services, last-mile delivery, and other commercial applications. It has developed a series of commercial vehicle models, including Metro, Logistar, iChassis, Avantier, Teemak, Bison Motor, and Antric One. In addition, the company has introduced an open-platform, programmable all-electric iChassis platform, designed for automated and autonomous driving. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from vehicle sales in the Europe, and also has a presence in America, Asia, and other regions.
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