MLEC (Moolec Science) Research & Development: $16.7 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


MLEC Moolec Science SA MLEC
46 GF Score
Price $7.62
GF Value $84.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Moolec Science Research & Development?

Moolec Science MLEC -4.80% 46 Research & Development is $16.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MLEC with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $84.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Moolec Science's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.6 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $16.7 Mil.

Moolec Science  (NAS:MLEC) 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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Moolec Science Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

Moolec Science Research & Development Chart

Moolec Science Annual Data
Trend Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Research & Development
0.00 0.99 15.94 17.42 15.14

Moolec Science Semi-Annual Data
Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.90 16.52 0.00 15.14 1.59
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Moolec Science Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $16.7 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 $16.7 Mil mean?
Moolec Science (MLEC) has a Research & Development of $16.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Moolec Science and its competitors.
Is Moolec Science's Research & Development too high?
Moolec Science's current Research & Development is $16.7 Mil. Overall, Moolec Science has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moolec Science's Research & Development compare to RVPH and CDIO?
Moolec Science's Research & Development of $16.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Biotechnology 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 Moolec Science and its competitors. Moolec Science's current Research & Development is $16.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Moolec Science stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moolec Science (MLEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $84.84, compared to a current price of $7.62 — trading 91% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $16.7 Mil. Moolec Science's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 9 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 Moolec Science (MLEC), the current Research & Development is $16.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Moolec Science (MLEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moolec Science stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.62 is trading 91% below its estimated GF Value™ of $84.84. GuruFocus considers Moolec Science to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MLEC:

  • Research & Development: $16.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $84.84 vs. price of $7.62 (91% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Moolec Science Business Description

Address c/o Ogier Global (Cayman) Limited, 89 Nexus Way, Camana Bay, Grand Cayman, CYM, KY1-9009
Moolec Science SA is a science-based ingredient company focused on producing real animal proteins in plants through Molecular Farming, a technology in the alternative protein landscape. Its purpose is to upgrade the taste, nutrition, and affordability of alternative protein products while building a more sustainable and equitable food system. The company has various products in its pipeline, such as; TSP Valorasoy which is a soy protein product to produce vegetable proteins with texture and fibrousness similar to those of meat, Glaso, a safflower oil with high levels of gamma-linolenic acid, SPC2 which is a plant-based chymosin, YEEA1, an extract derived from a novel yeast biomass with specific properties, and others. The company's maximum revenues from operations in Argentina.
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