SES (SES AI) Research & Development: $57.57 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is SES AI Research & Development?

SES AI SES 33 Research & Development is $57.57 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SES with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. SES AI's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.03 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $57.57 Mil.

SES AI  (NYSE:SES) 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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SES AI Research & Development Historical Data

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SES AI Research & Development Chart

SES AI Annual Data
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SES AI Quarterly Data
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SES AI 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 $57.57 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 $57.57 Mil mean?
SES AI (SES) has a Research & Development of $57.57 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on SES AI and its competitors.
Is SES AI's Research & Development too high?
SES AI's current Research & Development is $57.57 Mil. Overall, SES AI has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SES AI's Research & Development compare to MNRO and ECX?
SES AI's Research & Development of $57.57 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 SES AI and its competitors. SES AI's current Research & Development is $57.57 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SES AI stock overvalued right now?
SES AI (SES) has a current Research & Development of $57.57 Mil. The current Research & Development is $57.57 Mil. SES AI's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 SES AI (SES), the current Research & Development is $57.57 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.

SES AI Business Description

Address 35 Cabot Road, Woburn, MA, USA, 01801
SES AI Corp is a developer and manufacturer of rechargeable battery technologies and battery materials for Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Urban Air Mobility (UAM), drones, robotics, electric vehicles (EVs), and other applications. For Enery Storage Systems, the company supplies hardware and software solutions with battery health and safety management software powered by its AI-based platform, Molecular Universe. Additionally, it offers battery materials and high-energy and power-density Li-Metal and Li-ion cells, which can be used for drones, UAM, robotics, and EV applications. The company also offers access to Molecular Universe as a software product. Currently, it generates maximum revenue from the development of Li-ion and Li-Metal battery materials as per the client's specifications.
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