GWHWW (ESS Tech) Research & Development: $8.44 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is ESS Tech Research & Development?

ESS Tech GWHWW 35 Research & Development is $8.44 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GWHWW with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. ESS Tech's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.63 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.44 Mil.

ESS Tech  (OTCPK:GWHWW) 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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ESS Tech Research & Development Historical Data

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ESS Tech Research & Development Chart

ESS Tech Annual Data
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ESS Tech Quarterly Data
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ESS Tech 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 $8.44 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 $8.44 Mil mean?
ESS Tech (GWHWW) has a Research & Development of $8.44 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on ESS Tech and its competitors.
Is ESS Tech's Research & Development too high?
ESS Tech's current Research & Development is $8.44 Mil. Overall, ESS Tech has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESS Tech's Research & Development compare to DFLI and EPOW?
ESS Tech's Research & Development of $8.44 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products 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 ESS Tech and its competitors. ESS Tech's current Research & Development is $8.44 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ESS Tech stock overvalued right now?
ESS Tech (GWHWW) has a current Research & Development of $8.44 Mil. The current Research & Development is $8.44 Mil. ESS Tech's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 ESS Tech (GWHWW), the current Research & Development is $8.44 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.

ESS Tech Business Description

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Address 26440 SW Parkway Avenue, Building 83, Wilsonville, OR, USA, 97070
ESS Tech Inc is a long-duration energy storage company specializing in iron flow battery technology. It develops and manufactures long-duration energy storage systems based on iron flow battery technology. The company's batteries use earth-abundant materials, including iron, salt, and water, and are designed for high cycle life and recyclability. It operates as a single business operating segment, which includes all activities related to the design, engineering, and manufacturing of the company's long duration energy storage products. The company's revenue is derived from the sale of its energy storage products and from service contracts.
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