NEON (Neonode) Research & Development: $3.71 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


NEON Neonode Inc NEON
54 GF Score
Price $0.96
GF Value $2.27
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Neonode Research & Development?

Neonode NEON -0.98% 54 Research & Development is $3.71 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NEON with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.27 (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. Neonode's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.91 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.71 Mil.

Neonode  (NAS:NEON) 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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Neonode Research & Development Historical Data

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Neonode Research & Development Chart

Neonode Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Neonode Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Neonode 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 $3.71 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 $3.71 Mil mean?
Neonode (NEON) has a Research & Development of $3.71 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Neonode and its competitors.
Is Neonode's Research & Development too high?
Neonode's current Research & Development is $3.71 Mil. Overall, Neonode has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Neonode's Research & Development compare to REFR and DAIO?
Neonode's Research & Development of $3.71 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 Neonode and its competitors. Neonode's current Research & Development is $3.71 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Neonode stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neonode (NEON) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.27, compared to a current price of $0.96 — trading 57.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $3.71 Mil. Neonode's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Neonode (NEON), the current Research & Development is $3.71 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 Neonode (NEON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neonode stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.96 is trading 57.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.27. GuruFocus considers Neonode to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NEON:

  • Research & Development: $3.71 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.27 vs. price of $0.96 (57.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Neonode Business Description

Address Karlavagen 100, Stockholm, SWE, 115 26
Neonode Inc provides software solutions for machine perception that feature machine learning algorithms to detect and track persons and objects in video streams from cameras and other types of imagers. Its machine perception solutions are based on the MultiSensing technology platform. The company also offers optical sensing solutions for contactless touch and gesture sensing. It markets and sells its solutions mainly to customers in the automotive sector, along with other markets such as office equipment, industrial automation, medical, military, and avionics. Geographically, the company operates in Japan, South Korea, Germany, Sweden, China, and other regions, with a majority of its revenue generated from Japan.
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