Space Exploration Technologies (MEX:SPCX) Research & Development: MXN125,275.96 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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What is Space Exploration Technologies Research & Development?

Space Exploration Technologies MEX:SPCX +7.67% 15 Research & Development is MXN125,275.96 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SPCX with a GF Score™ of 15/100.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Space Exploration Technologies's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN61,909.05 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN125,275.96 Mil.

Space Exploration Technologies  (MEX:SPCX) 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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Space Exploration Technologies Research & Development Historical Data

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Space Exploration Technologies Research & Development Chart

Space Exploration Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
35,730.79 72,244.15 155,623.27

Space Exploration Technologies Quarterly Data
Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial 31,853.42 36,867.57 0.00 63,366.91 61,909.05
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Space Exploration Technologies Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN125,275.96 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 MXN125,275.96 Mil mean?
Space Exploration Technologies (MEX:SPCX) has a Research & Development of MXN125,275.96 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Space Exploration Technologies and its competitors.
Is Space Exploration Technologies' Research & Development too high?
Space Exploration Technologies' current Research & Development is MXN125,275.96 Mil. Overall, Space Exploration Technologies has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Space Exploration Technologies' Research & Development compare to ?
Space Exploration Technologies' Research & Development of MXN125,275.96 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 Space Exploration Technologies and its competitors. Space Exploration Technologies's current Research & Development is MXN125,275.96 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Space Exploration Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Space Exploration Technologies (MEX:SPCX) has a current Research & Development of MXN125,275.96 Mil. The current Research & Development is MXN125,275.96 Mil. Space Exploration Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 15/100. 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 Space Exploration Technologies (MEX:SPCX), the current Research & Development is MXN125,275.96 Mil as of Jun. 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.

Space Exploration Technologies Business Description

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Address 1 Rocket Road, Starbase, TX, USA, 78521
Founded in 2002 and commonly known as SpaceX, the Space Exploration Technologies Corporation designs, manufactures, and operates a family of reusable rockets to launch various payloads into Earth orbit for government and commercial customers. Starting in 2019, the company began launching a constellation of its own communication satellites to provide mobile broadband and wireless services under the Starlink brand. In early 2026, the company acquired xAI from its founder, Elon Musk, which operates a large language artificial intelligence model named Grok, a gigawatt-scale data center called Colossus, and the social media network X.
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