LCID (Lucid Group) Research & Development: $1,296 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LCID Lucid Group Inc LCID
58 GF Score
Price $5.16
GF Value $43.42
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Lucid Group Research & Development?

Lucid Group LCID -0.67% 58 Research & Development is $1,296 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LCID with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Lucid Group's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $336 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,296 Mil.

Lucid Group  (NAS:LCID) 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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Lucid Group Research & Development Historical Data

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Lucid Group Research & Development Chart

Lucid Group Annual Data
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Lucid Group Quarterly Data
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Lucid Group 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 $1,296 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 $1,296 Mil mean?
Lucid Group (LCID) has a Research & Development of $1,296 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Lucid Group and its competitors.
Is Lucid Group's Research & Development too high?
Lucid Group's current Research & Development is $1,296 Mil. Overall, Lucid Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lucid Group's Research & Development compare to PSNY and CYD?
Lucid Group's Research & Development of $1,296 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Lucid Group and its competitors. Lucid Group's current Research & Development is $1,296 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lucid Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucid Group (LCID) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.42, compared to a current price of $5.16 — trading 88.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $1,296 Mil. Lucid Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 Lucid Group (LCID), the current Research & Development is $1,296 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 Lucid Group (LCID) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucid Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.16 is trading 88.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.42. GuruFocus considers Lucid Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LCID:

  • Research & Development: $1,296 Mil
  • GF Value™: $43.42 vs. price of $5.16 (88.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Lucid Group Business Description

Address 7373 Gateway Boulevard, Newark, CA, USA, 94560
Lucid Group Inc is a technology and automotive company. It develops the next generation of electric vehicle (EV) technologies. It offers its own geographically distributed retail and service locations through direct-to-consumer online and retail sales. It also boasts a product roadmap of future vehicle programs and technologies. It focuses on in-house hardware and software innovation, vertical integration, and a clean-sheet approach to engineering and design, which led to the development of the Lucid Air. The Lucid Air is a luxury sedan that redefines both the luxury car segment and the EV space. Its geographic segments include North America, the Middle East, and Other International.
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