Super Micro Computer (FRA:MS50) Research & Development: €647 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:MS50 Super Micro Computer Inc FRA:MS50
84 GF Score
Price €6.56
GF Value €17.47
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Super Micro Computer Research & Development?

Super Micro Computer FRA:MS50 +0.58% 84 Research & Development is €647 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:MS50 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Super Micro Computer's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €187 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €647 Mil.

Super Micro Computer  (FRA:MS50) 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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Super Micro Computer Research & Development Historical Data

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Super Micro Computer Research & Development Chart

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Super Micro Computer Quarterly Data
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Super Micro Computer 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 €647 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 €647 Mil mean?
Super Micro Computer (FRA:MS50) has a Research & Development of €647 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Super Micro Computer and its competitors.
Is Super Micro Computer's Research & Development too high?
Super Micro Computer's current Research & Development is €647 Mil. Overall, Super Micro Computer has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Super Micro Computer's Research & Development compare to IONQ and P?
Super Micro Computer's Research & Development of €647 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 Super Micro Computer and its competitors. Super Micro Computer's current Research & Development is €647 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Super Micro Computer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Super Micro Computer (FRA:MS50) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.47, compared to a current price of €6.56 — trading 62.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €647 Mil. Super Micro Computer's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Super Micro Computer (FRA:MS50), the current Research & Development is €647 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 Super Micro Computer (FRA:MS50) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Super Micro Computer stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.56 is trading 62.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.47. GuruFocus considers Super Micro Computer to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MS50:

  • Research & Development: €647 Mil
  • GF Value™: €17.47 vs. price of €6.56 (62.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MS50 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Super Micro Computer Business Description

Address 980 Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA, 95131
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, high-performance computing, and the Internet of Things embedded markets. Its solutions include servers, storage systems, modular blade servers, workstations, full-rack scale solutions, networking devices, server sub-systems, and server management. These turn-key solutions are designed, developed, validated, and installed for AI datacenters. The company has one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon a, modular and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
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