SRFM (Surf Air Mobility) Research & Development: $8.8 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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SRFM Surf Air Mobility Inc SRFM
46 GF Score
Price $0.67
GF Value $0.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Surf Air Mobility Research & Development?

Surf Air Mobility SRFM -0.49% 46 Research & Development is $8.8 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SRFM with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Surf Air Mobility's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.8 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.8 Mil.

Surf Air Mobility  (NYSE:SRFM) 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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Surf Air Mobility Research & Development Historical Data

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Surf Air Mobility Research & Development Chart

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Surf Air Mobility Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $8.8 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 $8.8 Mil mean?
Surf Air Mobility (SRFM) has a Research & Development of $8.8 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Surf Air Mobility and its competitors.
Is Surf Air Mobility's Research & Development too high?
Surf Air Mobility's current Research & Development is $8.8 Mil. Overall, Surf Air Mobility has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Surf Air Mobility's Research & Development compare to FLYX and HRBR?
Surf Air Mobility's Research & Development of $8.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Transportation 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 Surf Air Mobility and its competitors. Surf Air Mobility's current Research & Development is $8.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Surf Air Mobility stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Surf Air Mobility (SRFM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.68, compared to a current price of $0.67 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $8.8 Mil. Surf Air Mobility's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 8 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 Surf Air Mobility (SRFM), the current Research & Development is $8.8 Mil as of Jun. 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 Surf Air Mobility (SRFM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Surf Air Mobility stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.67 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.68. GuruFocus considers Surf Air Mobility to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SRFM:

  • Research & Development: $8.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.68 vs. price of $0.67 (1.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Surf Air Mobility Business Description

Address 12111 S. Crenshaw Boulevard, Hawthorne, CA, USA, 90250
Surf Air Mobility Inc is a regional air mobility platform operating commuter airlines in the United States and expanding an on-demand charter marketplace for passengers in the U.S. and globally. It is also focused on developing a proprietary aviation software, aircraft electrification powertrain technology and services to enable electrification across the regional air mobility sector. The company operates in a single reportable segment, Air Mobility. The Air Mobility segment derives revenue from operating scheduled commercial air service flights, which are sold to the public mainly on a per-seat basis; through subsidized EAS revenue awards from the Department of Transportation; and by operating on-demand flights for customers on an ad-hoc, by request basis.
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