NPWR (NET Power) Research & Development: $165.50 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is NET Power Research & Development?

NET Power NPWR -2.54% 31 Research & Development is $165.50 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NPWR with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. NET Power's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $20.71 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $165.50 Mil.

NET Power  (NYSE:NPWR) 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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NET Power Research & Development Historical Data

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NET Power Research & Development Chart

NET Power Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
0.00 18.95 0.00 65.79 171.89

NET Power 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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NET Power 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 $165.50 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 $165.50 Mil mean?
NET Power (NPWR) has a Research & Development of $165.50 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on NET Power and its competitors.
Is NET Power's Research & Development too high?
NET Power's current Research & Development is $165.50 Mil. Overall, NET Power has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NET Power's Research & Development compare to ZJK and TAYD?
NET Power's Research & Development of $165.50 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products 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 NET Power and its competitors. NET Power's current Research & Development is $165.50 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NET Power stock overvalued right now?
NET Power (NPWR) has a current Research & Development of $165.50 Mil. The current Research & Development is $165.50 Mil. NET Power's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 4 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 NET Power (NPWR), the current Research & Development is $165.50 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.

NET Power Business Description

Address 320 Roney Street, Suite 200, Durham, NC, USA, 27701
NET Power Inc is a clean energy technology company that has developed a novel power generation system, which it refers to as the NET Power Cycle, designed to produce clean, reliable, and low-cost electricity from natural gas while capturing virtually all atmospheric emissions. Its business model is to license its technology to customers and enable them to build, own, and operate facilities that utilize the Net Power Cycle. The company has conducted a successful demonstration of its technology at the La Porte Demonstration Facility and is developing a utility-scale power plant in Texas named Project Permian.
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