LOOP (Loop Industries) Research & Development: $3.47 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


LOOP Loop Industries Inc LOOP
34 GF Score
Price $0.79
GF Value $7.04
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Loop Industries Research & Development?

Loop Industries LOOP +9.72% 34 Research & Development is $3.47 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates LOOP with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Loop Industries's Research & Development for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.29 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $3.47 Mil.

Loop Industries  (NAS:LOOP) 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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Loop Industries 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.

Loop Industries Research & Development Chart

Loop Industries Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
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Loop Industries Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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Loop Industries Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.47 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 $3.47 Mil mean?
Loop Industries (LOOP) has a Research & Development of $3.47 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Loop Industries and its competitors.
Is Loop Industries' Research & Development too high?
Loop Industries' current Research & Development is $3.47 Mil. Overall, Loop Industries has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loop Industries' Research & Development compare to NTIC and FEAM?
Loop Industries' Research & Development of $3.47 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals 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 Loop Industries and its competitors. Loop Industries's current Research & Development is $3.47 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Loop Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loop Industries (LOOP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.04, compared to a current price of $0.79 — trading 88.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $3.47 Mil. Loop Industries' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Loop Industries (LOOP), the current Research & Development is $3.47 Mil as of Feb. 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 Loop Industries (LOOP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loop Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.79 is trading 88.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.04. GuruFocus considers Loop Industries to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LOOP:

  • Research & Development: $3.47 Mil
  • GF Value™: $7.04 vs. price of $0.79 (88.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Loop Industries Business Description

Address 480 Fernand-Poitras Street, Terrebonne, QC, CAN, J6Y 1Y4
Loop Industries Inc is a technology company whose mission is to accelerate the world's shift toward sustainable PET plastic and polyester fiber and away from dependence on fossil fuels. Loop Industries owns patented and proprietary technology that depolymerizes no and low-value waste PET plastic and polyester fiber, including plastic bottles, packaging, and textiles such as carpets and clothing, into its base building block monomers, DMT and MEG.
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