Smith Micro Software (FRA:SS90) Research & Development: €8.34 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:SS90 Smith Micro Software Inc FRA:SS90
62 GF Score
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GF Value €9.28
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What is Smith Micro Software Research & Development?

Smith Micro Software FRA:SS90 62 Research & Development is €8.34 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SS90 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.28. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Smith Micro Software's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.60 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.34 Mil.

Smith Micro Software  (FRA:SS90) 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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Smith Micro Software Research & Development Historical Data

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Smith Micro Software Research & Development Chart

Smith Micro Software Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Smith Micro Software Quarterly Data
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Smith Micro Software 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 €8.34 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 €8.34 Mil mean?
Smith Micro Software (FRA:SS90) has a Research & Development of €8.34 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Smith Micro Software and its competitors.
Is Smith Micro Software's Research & Development too high?
Smith Micro Software's current Research & Development is €8.34 Mil. Overall, Smith Micro Software has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smith Micro Software's Research & Development compare to CYN and FALC?
Smith Micro Software's Research & Development of €8.34 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software 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 Smith Micro Software and its competitors. Smith Micro Software's current Research & Development is €8.34 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smith Micro Software stock overvalued right now?
Smith Micro Software (FRA:SS90) has a current Research & Development of €8.34 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.28, compared to a current price of €10.72 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €8.34 Mil. Smith Micro Software's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 Smith Micro Software (FRA:SS90), the current Research & Development is €8.34 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 Smith Micro Software (FRA:SS90) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith Micro Software stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.72 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.28.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SS90:

  • Research & Development: €8.34 Mil
  • GF Value™: €9.28 vs. price of €10.72 (15.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SS90 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Smith Micro Software Business Description

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Address 5800 Corporate Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15237
Smith Micro Software Inc provides software solutions that simplify and enhance the mobile experience to some of the wireless service providers around the globe. The company's solutions include SafePath product suite provides comprehensive and easy-to-use tools to protect family digital lifestyles and manage connected devices both inside and outside the home; CommSuite premium messaging platform helps mobile service providers deliver a next-generation voicemail experience to mobile subscribers, while monetizing a legacy cost-center; and ViewSpot its retail display management platform provided wireless carriers and retailers with a way to bring powerful on-screen, interactive demos to life. It operates in single segment: Wireless.
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