Polestar Automotive Holding UK (FRA:A4N4) Research & Development: €53 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:A4N4 Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC FRA:A4N4
55 GF Score
Price €6.70
GF Value €24.68
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Polestar Automotive Holding UK Research & Development?

Polestar Automotive Holding UK FRA:A4N4 -1.74% 55 Research & Development is €53 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:A4N4 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Polestar Automotive Holding UK's Research & Development for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €13 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €53 Mil.

Polestar Automotive Holding UK  (FRA:A4N4) 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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Polestar Automotive Holding UK Research & Development Historical Data

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Polestar Automotive Holding UK Research & Development Chart

Polestar Automotive Holding UK Annual Data
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Research & Development
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Polestar Automotive Holding UK Semi-Annual Data
Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.49 12.97 28.62 39.76 13.14
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Polestar Automotive Holding UK Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €53 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 €53 Mil mean?
Polestar Automotive Holding UK (FRA:A4N4) has a Research & Development of €53 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Polestar Automotive Holding UK and its competitors.
Is Polestar Automotive Holding UK's Research & Development too high?
Polestar Automotive Holding UK's current Research & Development is €53 Mil. Overall, Polestar Automotive Holding UK has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polestar Automotive Holding UK's Research & Development compare to LOT and AIIO?
Polestar Automotive Holding UK's Research & Development of €53 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 Polestar Automotive Holding UK and its competitors. Polestar Automotive Holding UK's current Research & Development is €53 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polestar Automotive Holding UK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polestar Automotive Holding UK (FRA:A4N4) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.68, compared to a current price of €6.70 — trading 72.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €53 Mil. Polestar Automotive Holding UK's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 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 Polestar Automotive Holding UK (FRA:A4N4), the current Research & Development is €53 Mil as of Jun. 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 Polestar Automotive Holding UK (FRA:A4N4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polestar Automotive Holding UK stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.70 is trading 72.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €24.68. GuruFocus considers Polestar Automotive Holding UK to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:A4N4:

  • Research & Development: €53 Mil
  • GF Value™: €24.68 vs. price of €6.70 (72.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs

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Polestar Automotive Holding UK Business Description

Address Assar Gabrielssons Vag 9, Gothenburg, SWE, 405 31
Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC is a Swedish premium electric vehicle manufacturer. It designs, develops and sells battery-electric performance cars, including the Polestar 2 fastback, Polestar 3 SUV, Polestar 4 SUV coupe and Polestar 5 grand tourer, along with related digital services and software. Vehicles are produced in China, South Korea and the United States through manufacturing partnerships, and sold directly to consumers and fleet customers via company-owned spaces, online configurators and retail partners. The company operates as a single reporting segment, with its principal markets in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific, plus various importer markets. Revenue comes mainly from vehicle sales, supplemented by performance software upgrades, accessories and subscription offerings. Polestar is listed on Nasdaq in the United States and is controlled by Volvo Cars and Geely, which provide engineering, manufacturing and platform support.
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