Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) Research & Development: kr18.05 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


OSTO:NEXTO Next Biometrics Group ASA OSTO:NEXTO
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GF Value kr37.70
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What is Next Biometrics Group ASA Research & Development?

Next Biometrics Group ASA OSTO:NEXTO 33 Research & Development is kr18.05 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:NEXTO with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of kr37.70. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Next Biometrics Group ASA's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr5.40 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr18.05 Mil.

Next Biometrics Group ASA  (OSTO:NEXTo) 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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Next Biometrics Group ASA Research & Development Historical Data

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Next Biometrics Group ASA Research & Development Chart

Next Biometrics Group ASA Annual Data
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Next Biometrics Group ASA 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 kr18.05 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.

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What does a Research & Development of kr18.05 Mil mean?
Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) has a Research & Development of kr18.05 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Next Biometrics Group ASA and its competitors.
Is Next Biometrics Group ASA's Research & Development too high?
Next Biometrics Group ASA's current Research & Development is kr18.05 Mil. Overall, Next Biometrics Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Next Biometrics Group ASA's Research & Development compare to COHR and KEYS?
Next Biometrics Group ASA's Research & Development of kr18.05 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA and its competitors. Next Biometrics Group ASA's current Research & Development is kr18.05 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Next Biometrics Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) has a current Research & Development of kr18.05 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is kr37.70, compared to a current price of kr9.64 — trading 74.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is kr18.05 Mil. Next Biometrics Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO), the current Research & Development is kr18.05 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next Biometrics Group ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr9.64 is trading 74.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr37.70.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:NEXTO:

  • Research & Development: kr18.05 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr37.70 vs. price of kr9.64 (74.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Next Biometrics Group ASA Business Description

Other Exchanges NEXT:Norway0QWK:UK
Address Stortorvet 7, Oslo, NOR, 0155
Next Biometrics Group ASA provides fingerprint sensor technology and products. The company's products are utilized for Smart Card, Government ID, Access control, Notebook, and others. The company's products include smart card solutions, fingerprint sensor modules, fingerprint readers, Aadhar products, Software DevKits, and Hardware DevKits. The company has one operating segment namely; Fingerprint sensor Technology. The company's Geographic customer base consists of Asia (Japan and India), Europe (France and Germany) and North America.
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