EM (Smart Share Global) Research & Development: $11.5 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2024)

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What is Smart Share Global Research & Development?

Smart Share Global EM 12 Research & Development is $11.5 Mil as of Dec. 2024. GuruFocus rates EM with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Smart Share Global's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2024 was $3.1 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was $11.5 Mil.

Smart Share Global  (NAS:EM) 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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Smart Share Global Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smart Share Global's Research & Development can be seen below:

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* 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.

Smart Share Global Research & Development Chart

Smart Share Global Annual Data
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Smart Share Global 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. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $11.5 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 $11.5 Mil mean?
Smart Share Global (EM) has a Research & Development of $11.5 Mil as of Dec. 2024. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Smart Share Global and its competitors.
Is Smart Share Global's Research & Development too high?
Smart Share Global's current Research & Development is $11.5 Mil. Overall, Smart Share Global has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart Share Global's Research & Development compare to WW and MED?
Smart Share Global's Research & Development of $11.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Personal Services 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 Personal Services company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Personal Services 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 Smart Share Global and its competitors. Smart Share Global's current Research & Development is $11.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smart Share Global stock overvalued right now?
Smart Share Global (EM) has a current Research & Development of $11.5 Mil. The current Research & Development is $11.5 Mil. Smart Share Global's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Smart Share Global (EM), the current Research & Development is $11.5 Mil as of Dec. 2024. 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.

Smart Share Global Business Description

Address 799 Tianshan W Road, 6th Floor, Changning District, Shanghai, CHN, 200335
Smart Share Global Ltd is a consumer tech company providing mobile device charging services through an extensive online and offline network in China. It provides service through power banks, placed in POIs operated by location partners, such as entertainment venues, restaurants, shopping centers, hotels, transportation hubs, and public spaces. Geographically, the company generates revenue from the PRC. The company has two segments, the mobile device charging segment and the PV business segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the mobile device charging segment.
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