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Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Natera's Research & Development for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,800 Mil.
Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN12,892 Mil.
Natera (MEX:NTRA) 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.
Natera Research & Development Related Terms
Natera Research & Development Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Natera's Research & Development can be seen below:
* 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.
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 MXN12,892 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.
What does a Research & Development of MXN12,892 Mil mean?
Natera (MEX:NTRA) has a Research & Development of MXN12,892 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Natera and its competitors.
Is Natera's Research & Development too high?
Natera's current Research & Development is MXN12,892 Mil. Overall, Natera has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natera's Research & Development compare to WAT and A?
Natera's Research & Development of MXN12,892 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Natera and its competitors. Natera's current Research & Development is MXN12,892 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natera stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natera (MEX:NTRA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,983.49, compared to a current price of MXN3,905.00 — trading 30.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is MXN12,892 Mil. Natera's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Natera (MEX:NTRA), the current Research & Development is MXN12,892 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 Natera (MEX:NTRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natera stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,905.00 is trading 30.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,983.49.
GuruFocus considers Natera to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NTRA:
Research & Development: MXN12,892 Mil
GF Value™: MXN2,983.49 vs. price of MXN3,905.00 (30.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NTRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natera Inc is a diagnostic and research company with proprietary molecular and bioinformatics technology. The company's key product offerings include its Panorama Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) which screens for chromosomal abnormalities of a fetus as well as in twin pregnancies, typically with a blood draw from the mother, Horizon Carrier Screening (HCS) to determine carrier status for a large number of severe genetic diseases that could be passed on to the carrier's children, Signatera molecular residual disease (MRD) test, which detects circulating tumor DNA in patients previously diagnosed with cancer to assess molecular residual disease and monitor for recurrence; and Prospera, to assess organ transplant rejection.
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