MRTN (Marten Transport) Research & Development: $0.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MRTN Marten Transport Ltd MRTN
70 GF Score
Price $17.46
GF Value $13.74
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Marten Transport Research & Development?

Marten Transport MRTN +0.06% 70 Research & Development is $0.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MRTN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Marten Transport's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.0 Mil.

Marten Transport  (NAS:MRTN) 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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Marten Transport Research & Development Historical Data

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Marten Transport 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 $0.0 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 $0.0 Mil mean?
Marten Transport (MRTN) has a Research & Development of $0.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Marten Transport and its competitors.
Is Marten Transport's Research & Development too high?
Marten Transport's current Research & Development is $0.0 Mil. Overall, Marten Transport has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marten Transport's Research & Development compare to HTLD and CVLG?
Marten Transport's Research & Development of $0.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Transportation 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 Marten Transport and its competitors. Marten Transport's current Research & Development is $0.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marten Transport stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marten Transport (MRTN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.74, compared to a current price of $17.46 — trading 27.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $0.0 Mil. Marten Transport's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 Marten Transport (MRTN), the current Research & Development is $0.0 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 Marten Transport (MRTN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marten Transport stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $17.46 is trading 27.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.74. GuruFocus considers Marten Transport to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MRTN:

  • Research & Development: $0.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $13.74 vs. price of $17.46 (27.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Marten Transport Business Description

Address 129 Marten Street, Mondovi, WI, USA, 54755
Marten Transport Ltd is a temperature-sensitive and dry truckload carrier in the United States. The company specializes in transporting and distributing food and other consumer packaged goods that require a temperature-controlled or insulated environment. The company operates through four segments: Truckload, Dedicated, Intermodal, and Brokerage, generating the majority of its revenue from the Truckload segment. The Truckload segment offers a mix of regional short-haul and medium- to long-haul full-load transportation services transporting food and other consumer packaged goods.
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