MTBLY (Moatable) Research & Development: $23.80 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)


MTBLY Moatable Inc MTBLY
63 GF Score
Price $0.41
GF Value $2.19
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Moatable Research & Development?

Moatable MTBLY 63 Research & Development is $23.80 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates MTBLY with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Moatable's Research & Development for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $6.66 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $23.80 Mil.

Moatable  (OTCPK:MTBLY) 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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Moatable 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.

Moatable Research & Development Chart

Moatable Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
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Moatable Quarterly Data
Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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Moatable Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $23.80 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 $23.80 Mil mean?
Moatable (MTBLY) has a Research & Development of $23.80 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Moatable and its competitors.
Is Moatable's Research & Development too high?
Moatable's current Research & Development is $23.80 Mil. Overall, Moatable has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moatable's Research & Development compare to SRCO and QGSI?
Moatable's Research & Development of $23.80 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software 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 Moatable and its competitors. Moatable's current Research & Development is $23.80 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Moatable stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moatable (MTBLY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.19, compared to a current price of $0.41 — trading 81.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $23.80 Mil. Moatable's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Moatable (MTBLY), the current Research & Development is $23.80 Mil as of Sep. 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 Moatable (MTBLY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moatable stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.41 is trading 81.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.19. GuruFocus considers Moatable to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MTBLY:

  • Research & Development: $23.80 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.19 vs. price of $0.41 (81.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Moatable Business Description

Address 45 West Buchanan Street, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85003
Moatable Inc operates two U.S. software-as-a-service, or SaaS, businesses, Lofty and Trucker Path. Lofty offers an all-in-one real estate sales acceleration and client lifecycle management platform that allows real estate professionals to obtain and nurture leads, close transactions, and retain their clients. Trucker Path provides trip planning, navigation, freight sourcing, and a marketplace that offers truckers goods and services to operate their businesses. The maximum revenue is derived from Lofty.
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