MRLN (Merlin) Research & Development: $14.09 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Merlin Research & Development?

Merlin MRLN -6.33% 6 Research & Development is $14.09 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MRLN with a GF Score™ of 6/100.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Merlin's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $14.09 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $14.09 Mil.

Merlin  (NAS:MRLN) 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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Merlin Research & Development Historical Data

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Merlin Research & Development Chart

Merlin Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24
Research & Development
24.67 27.15

Merlin Quarterly Data
Dec23 Dec24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Research & Development 0.00 6.24 6.68 0.00 14.09
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Merlin 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 $14.09 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 $14.09 Mil mean?
Merlin (MRLN) has a Research & Development of $14.09 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Merlin and its competitors.
Is Merlin's Research & Development too high?
Merlin's current Research & Development is $14.09 Mil. Overall, Merlin has a GF Score™ of 6/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Merlin's Research & Development compare to EH and SWBI?
Merlin's Research & Development of $14.09 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 Merlin and its competitors. Merlin's current Research & Development is $14.09 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Merlin stock overvalued right now?
Merlin (MRLN) has a current Research & Development of $14.09 Mil. The current Research & Development is $14.09 Mil. Merlin's overall GF Score™ is 6/100. 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 Merlin (MRLN), the current Research & Development is $14.09 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.

Merlin Business Description

Address 129 South Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02111
Merlin Inc is focused on developing autonomous flight software for legacy and next-generation airborne systems. Its aircraft-agnostic, AI-based software supports takeoff-to-landing autonomous operations for military and civil aviation programs. The company aims to build an AI-based operating software platform intended to support autonomous flight operations across a range of aircraft types.
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