SLDP (Solid Power) Research & Development: $71.24 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SLDP Solid Power Inc SLDP
60 GF Score
Price $2.65
GF Value $1.43
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Solid Power Research & Development?

Solid Power SLDP -3.30% 60 Research & Development is $71.24 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SLDP with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Solid Power's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.75 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $71.24 Mil.

Solid Power  (NAS:SLDP) 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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Solid Power Research & Development Historical Data

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Solid Power Research & Development Chart

Solid Power Annual Data
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Solid Power Quarterly Data
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Solid 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 $71.24 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 $71.24 Mil mean?
Solid Power (SLDP) has a Research & Development of $71.24 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Solid Power and its competitors.
Is Solid Power's Research & Development too high?
Solid Power's current Research & Development is $71.24 Mil. Overall, Solid Power has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solid Power's Research & Development compare to FOXF and SMP?
Solid Power's Research & Development of $71.24 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 Solid Power and its competitors. Solid Power's current Research & Development is $71.24 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solid Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid Power (SLDP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.43, compared to a current price of $2.65 — trading 85.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $71.24 Mil. Solid Power's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Solid Power (SLDP), the current Research & Development is $71.24 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 Solid Power (SLDP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid Power stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.65 is trading 85.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.43. GuruFocus considers Solid Power to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SLDP:

  • Research & Development: $71.24 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.43 vs. price of $2.65 (85.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Solid Power Business Description

Other Exchanges 4KD0:Germany
Address 486 South Pierce Avenue, Suite E, Louisville, CO, USA, 80027
Solid Power Inc develops solid-state battery technology and manufacturing processes. Its sulfide-based solid electrolyte material replaces the liquid or gel electrolyte used in traditional lithium-ion battery cells and enables improvement in energy density, battery life and safety performance. The company produces electrolytes on two pilot manufacturing lines using a batch manufacturing process for customer sampling and internal cell development, and manufactures solid-state cells on pre-pilot and pilot cell manufacturing lines. Its cell manufacturing processes are developed around industry-standard lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes and equipment, and it manufactures all cell designs, including cathodes and anodes, using materials sourced from external suppliers.
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