Sonos (FRA:8SO) Research & Development: €211 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:8SO Sonos Inc FRA:8SO
61 GF Score
Price €12.26
GF Value €13.01
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sonos Research & Development?

Sonos FRA:8SO -0.57% 61 Research & Development is €211 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:8SO with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Sonos's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €55 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €211 Mil.

Sonos  (FRA:8SO) 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.

Sonos Research & Development Related Terms

Sonos Research & Development Historical Data

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Sonos Research & Development Chart

Sonos Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
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Sonos Quarterly Data
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Sonos 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 €211 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 €211 Mil mean?
Sonos (FRA:8SO) has a Research & Development of €211 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Sonos and its competitors.
Is Sonos' Research & Development too high?
Sonos' current Research & Development is €211 Mil. Overall, Sonos has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonos' Research & Development compare to VUZI and TBCH?
Sonos' Research & Development of €211 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 Sonos and its competitors. Sonos's current Research & Development is €211 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonos (FRA:8SO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.01, compared to a current price of €12.26 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €211 Mil. Sonos' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 Sonos (FRA:8SO), the current Research & Development is €211 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 Sonos (FRA:8SO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonos stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €12.26 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.01. GuruFocus considers Sonos to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8SO:

  • Research & Development: €211 Mil
  • GF Value™: €13.01 vs. price of €12.26 (5.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8SO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sonos Business Description

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Address 301 Coromar Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, USA, 93117
Sonos Inc is an audio company dedicated to elevating life through sound, offering a connected platform that brings together music, movies, stories, and conversations. Its portfolio includes home theater speakers, components, plug-in and portable speakers and headphones, known for exceptional sound, thoughtful design, ease of use and seamless access to audio content. Its partner products and other revenue categories include accessories for home integration, such as custom-designed stands, mounts, and shelving units, along with partnerships for architectural speakers and automotive sound systems, as well as licensing, advertising revenue, and subscription-based services. The company operates in the United States and other countries, with the majority of revenue coming from the United States.
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