Beyond Meat (MIL:1BYND) Research & Development: €18.1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MIL:1BYND Beyond Meat Inc MIL:1BYND
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Price €0.60
GF Value €1.53
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Beyond Meat Research & Development?

Beyond Meat MIL:1BYND -2.48% 18 Research & Development is €18.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1BYND with a GF Score™ of 18/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Beyond Meat's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.5 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €18.1 Mil.

Beyond Meat  (MIL:1BYND) 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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Beyond Meat Research & Development Historical Data

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Beyond Meat Research & Development Chart

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Beyond Meat 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 €18.1 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 €18.1 Mil mean?
Beyond Meat (MIL:1BYND) has a Research & Development of €18.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Beyond Meat and its competitors.
Is Beyond Meat's Research & Development too high?
Beyond Meat's current Research & Development is €18.1 Mil. Overall, Beyond Meat has a GF Score™ of 18/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beyond Meat's Research & Development compare to NATR and ENHA?
Beyond Meat's Research & Development of €18.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Beyond Meat and its competitors. Beyond Meat's current Research & Development is €18.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beyond Meat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beyond Meat (MIL:1BYND) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.53, compared to a current price of €0.60 — trading 60.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €18.1 Mil. Beyond Meat's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 8 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 Beyond Meat (MIL:1BYND), the current Research & Development is €18.1 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 Beyond Meat (MIL:1BYND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beyond Meat stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.60 is trading 60.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.53. GuruFocus considers Beyond Meat to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1BYND:

  • Research & Development: €18.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.53 vs. price of €0.60 (60.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 18/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1BYND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Beyond Meat Business Description

Address 888 N. Douglas Street, Suite 100, El Segundo, CA, USA, 90245
Beyond Meat Inc is a provider of plant-based meat company offering a portfolio of revolutionary plant-based meats. It builds meat directly from plants, an innovation that enables consumers to experience the taste, texture and other sensory attributes of popular animal-based meat products while enjoying the nutritional and environmental benefits of eating plant-based meat product It has products such as burgers, sausage, ground beef, jerky, meatballs and chicken. The company generates revenue from sales of its products to the customers across mainstream grocery, mass merchandiser, club store, convenience store and natural retailer channels and various food-away-from-home channels, including restaurants, foodservice outlets and schools, mainly in the United States.
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