LAES (SEALSQ) Research & Development: $12.48 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


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40 GF Score
Price $3.23
GF Value $0.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SEALSQ Research & Development?

SEALSQ LAES -2.85% 40 Research & Development is $12.48 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LAES with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. SEALSQ's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $7.75 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $12.48 Mil.

SEALSQ  (NAS:LAES) 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.

SEALSQ Research & Development Related Terms

SEALSQ Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

SEALSQ Research & Development Chart

SEALSQ Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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SEALSQ Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.45 2.39 2.59 4.72 7.75
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SEALSQ Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $12.48 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 $12.48 Mil mean?
SEALSQ (LAES) has a Research & Development of $12.48 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on SEALSQ and its competitors.
Is SEALSQ's Research & Development too high?
SEALSQ's current Research & Development is $12.48 Mil. Overall, SEALSQ has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SEALSQ's Research & Development compare to MRAM and INDI?
SEALSQ's Research & Development of $12.48 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors 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 SEALSQ and its competitors. SEALSQ's current Research & Development is $12.48 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SEALSQ stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEALSQ (LAES) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.33, compared to a current price of $3.23 — trading 878.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $12.48 Mil. SEALSQ's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 6 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 SEALSQ (LAES), the current Research & Development is $12.48 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 SEALSQ (LAES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEALSQ stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.23 is trading 878.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.33. GuruFocus considers SEALSQ to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LAES:

  • Research & Development: $12.48 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.33 vs. price of $3.23 (878.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 6 warning signs

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

SEALSQ Business Description

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SEALSQ Corp develops certified secure microcontrollers and implements post-quantum cryptography. The company develops solutions including post-quantum microchips and devices that can be used in a variety of applications, from multi-factor authentication, home automation, and IT network infrastructure to automotive, industrial automation, and control systems. The company's vaultIC range offers a set of ready-to-use secure elements designed to implement embedded security for any kind of device with fast time-to-market and high flexibility. The company's products include VaultIC155, VaultIV18x, VaultIC292, and VaultIC40x. The company generates a majority of its revenue from North America, while it also has its presence in Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
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