Saab AB (MEX:SAABBN) Research & Development: MXN7,663 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:SAABBN Saab AB MEX:SAABBN
93 GF Score
Price MXN968.95
GF Value MXN735.51
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What is Saab AB Research & Development?

Saab AB MEX:SAABBN 93 Research & Development is MXN7,663 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SAABBN with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN735.51. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Saab AB's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,148 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN7,663 Mil.

Saab AB  (MEX:SAABBN) 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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Saab AB Research & Development Historical Data

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Saab AB Research & Development Chart

Saab AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3,744.14 3,413.40 3,503.21 5,333.06 7,019.39

Saab AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,617.23 1,796.51 1,593.16 2,125.38 2,148.32
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Saab AB 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 MXN7,663 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 MXN7,663 Mil mean?
Saab AB (MEX:SAABBN) has a Research & Development of MXN7,663 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Saab AB and its competitors.
Is Saab AB's Research & Development too high?
Saab AB's current Research & Development is MXN7,663 Mil. Overall, Saab AB has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saab AB's Research & Development compare to GE and RTX?
Saab AB's Research & Development of MXN7,663 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Saab AB and its competitors. Saab AB's current Research & Development is MXN7,663 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saab AB stock overvalued right now?
Saab AB (MEX:SAABBN) has a current Research & Development of MXN7,663 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN735.51, compared to a current price of MXN968.95 — trading 31.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is MXN7,663 Mil. Saab AB's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Saab AB (MEX:SAABBN), the current Research & Development is MXN7,663 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 Saab AB (MEX:SAABBN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saab AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN968.95 is trading 31.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN735.51.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SAABBN:

  • Research & Development: MXN7,663 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN735.51 vs. price of MXN968.95 (31.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Saab AB Business Description

Address Olof Palmes gata 17, 5th Floor, Stockholm, SWE, SE-111 22
Saab supplies products and services for military, defense, and civil security. The company operates in four segments: aeronautics, dynamics, surveillance, and Kockums. Aeronautics involves the manufacturing and support of defense and commercial aerial systems. Dynamics produces combat weapons and defense training and management systems. Surveillance supplies security services, and creates traffic management technology and aviation parts. Kockums offers solutions for naval missions. Over three fourths of Saab's sales are from the defense sector. The company sells to multiple geographic regions, but over half of its sales come from Europe.
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