MRAAF (Murata Manufacturing Co) Research & Development: $1,048 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MRAAF Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd MRAAF
70 GF Score
Price $45.89
GF Value $22.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Murata Manufacturing Co Research & Development?

Murata Manufacturing Co MRAAF +3.21% 70 Research & Development is $1,048 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MRAAF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Murata Manufacturing Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $259 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,048 Mil.

Murata Manufacturing Co  (OTCPK:MRAAF) 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.

Murata Manufacturing Co Research & Development Related Terms

Murata Manufacturing Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Murata Manufacturing Co Research & Development Chart

Murata Manufacturing Co Annual Data
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Murata Manufacturing Co Quarterly Data
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Murata Manufacturing Co 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 $1,048 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 $1,048 Mil mean?
Murata Manufacturing Co (MRAAF) has a Research & Development of $1,048 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Murata Manufacturing Co and its competitors.
Is Murata Manufacturing Co's Research & Development too high?
Murata Manufacturing Co's current Research & Development is $1,048 Mil. Overall, Murata Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Murata Manufacturing Co's Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
Murata Manufacturing Co's Research & Development of $1,048 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 Murata Manufacturing Co and its competitors. Murata Manufacturing Co's current Research & Development is $1,048 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Murata Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Murata Manufacturing Co (MRAAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.06, compared to a current price of $45.89 — trading 108% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $1,048 Mil. Murata Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Murata Manufacturing Co (MRAAF), the current Research & Development is $1,048 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 Murata Manufacturing Co (MRAAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Murata Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $45.89 is trading 108% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.06. GuruFocus considers Murata Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MRAAF:

  • Research & Development: $1,048 Mil
  • GF Value™: $22.06 vs. price of $45.89 (108% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Murata Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address 1-10-1 Higashikotari, Kyoto Prefecture, Nagaokakyo, JPN, 617-8555
Murata Manufacturing produces passive components for electronic devices. Passive components are necessary for all electronic circuits, used to enable wireless communication, store electricity and handle electric flow, remove electromagnetic noise from circuits, and so on. Thus, passive components are imperative for electronic circuits. For instance, one high-end smartphone contains more than 1,000 passive components. Murata Manufacturing is the world's leading supplier of passive components, such as MLCC and SAW filters.
70GF Score

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