Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) Research & Development: €3.71 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:SNB1 Socket Mobile Inc FRA:SNB1
26 GF Score
Price €0.53
GF Value €0.77
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Socket Mobile Research & Development?

Socket Mobile FRA:SNB1 -2.75% 26 Research & Development is €3.71 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SNB1 with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Socket Mobile's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.94 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.71 Mil.

Socket Mobile  (FRA:SNB1) 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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Socket Mobile Research & Development Historical Data

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Socket Mobile Research & Development Chart

Socket Mobile Annual Data
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Socket Mobile Quarterly Data
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Socket Mobile 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 €3.71 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 €3.71 Mil mean?
Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) has a Research & Development of €3.71 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Socket Mobile and its competitors.
Is Socket Mobile's Research & Development too high?
Socket Mobile's current Research & Development is €3.71 Mil. Overall, Socket Mobile has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Socket Mobile's Research & Development compare to BTCT and AGMH?
Socket Mobile's Research & Development of €3.71 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 Socket Mobile and its competitors. Socket Mobile's current Research & Development is €3.71 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Socket Mobile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.77, compared to a current price of €0.53 — trading 31.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €3.71 Mil. Socket Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 8 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 Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1), the current Research & Development is €3.71 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 Socket Mobile (FRA:SNB1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socket Mobile stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.53 is trading 31.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.77. GuruFocus considers Socket Mobile to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SNB1:

  • Research & Development: €3.71 Mil
  • GF Value™: €0.77 vs. price of €0.53 (31.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 26/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SNB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Socket Mobile Business Description

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Address 40675 Encyclopedia Circle, Fremont, CA, USA, 94538
Socket Mobile Inc is a producer of data capture products. The company's products are integrated into mobile applications used in mobile point of sale (mPOS), commercial services (field workers), asset tracking, manufacturing process and quality control, transportation and logistics (goods tracking and movement), event management (ticketing, entry, access control, and identification), medical and education. The company offers barcode scanning products for both one-dimensional, including imager and laser, and two-dimensional barcode scanning in standard and durable cases. The company's geographical segments are the United States, Europe, Asia and Rest of the world, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from the United States.
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