MLAB (Mesa Laboratories) Research & Development: $20.3 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MLAB Mesa Laboratories Inc MLAB
77 GF Score
Price $98.18
GF Value $116.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Mesa Laboratories Research & Development?

Mesa Laboratories MLAB +3.92% 77 Research & Development is $20.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MLAB with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $116.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Mesa Laboratories's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.2 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $20.3 Mil.

Mesa Laboratories  (NAS:MLAB) 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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Mesa Laboratories Research & Development Historical Data

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Mesa Laboratories Research & Development Chart

Mesa Laboratories Annual Data
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Mesa Laboratories Quarterly Data
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Mesa Laboratories 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 $20.3 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 $20.3 Mil mean?
Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) has a Research & Development of $20.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Mesa Laboratories and its competitors.
Is Mesa Laboratories' Research & Development too high?
Mesa Laboratories' current Research & Development is $20.3 Mil. Overall, Mesa Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesa Laboratories' Research & Development compare to AERG and MVIS?
Mesa Laboratories' Research & Development of $20.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 Mesa Laboratories and its competitors. Mesa Laboratories's current Research & Development is $20.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mesa Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $116.05, compared to a current price of $98.18 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $20.3 Mil. Mesa Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Mesa Laboratories (MLAB), the current Research & Development is $20.3 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 Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $98.18 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $116.05. GuruFocus considers Mesa Laboratories to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MLAB:

  • Research & Development: $20.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: $116.05 vs. price of $98.18 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Mesa Laboratories Business Description

Address 12100 West Sixth Avenue, Lakewood, CO, USA, 80228
Mesa Laboratories Inc manufactures life sciences tools and critical quality control solutions. It operates in four divisions: i) Sterilization and Disinfection Control, which manufactures and sells biological, chemical, and cleaning indicators used to assess the effectiveness of sterilization, decontamination, disinfection, and cleaning processes. ii) Clinical Genomics division develops, manufactures, and sells sensitive, low-cost, high-throughput genetic analysis tools and related consumables. iii) The Biopharmaceutical Development division develops, manufactures, and sells automated systems for protein analysis (immunoassays) and peptide synthesis solutions. iv) The Calibration Solutions division develops, manufactures, sells, and services quality control products.
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