Stem (STEM) Research & Development: $30.5 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STEM Stem Inc STEM
60 GF Score
Price $7.22
GF Value $11.63
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What is Stem Research & Development?

Stem STEM -3.09% 60 Research & Development is $30.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STEM with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Stem's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.6 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $30.5 Mil.

Stem  (NYSE:STEM) 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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Stem Research & Development Historical Data

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Stem Research & Development Chart

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Stem Quarterly Data
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Stem 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 $30.5 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 $30.5 Mil mean?
Stem (STEM) has a Research & Development of $30.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Stem and its competitors.
Is Stem's Research & Development too high?
Stem's current Research & Development is $30.5 Mil. Overall, Stem has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stem's Research & Development compare to NXXT and AGIG?
Stem's Research & Development of $30.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Stem and its competitors. Stem's current Research & Development is $30.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stem (STEM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.63, compared to a current price of $7.22 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $30.5 Mil. Stem'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 Stem (STEM), the current Research & Development is $30.5 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 Stem (STEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stem stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.22 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.63. GuruFocus considers Stem to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STEM:

  • Research & Development: $30.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: $11.63 vs. price of $7.22 (37.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Stem Business Description

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Address 1400 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 560, Houston, TX, USA, 77056
Stem Inc is a provider of energy storage systems. The company bundles third-party hardware with its proprietary Athena software to provide customers a turnkey solution. Stem sells its solutions to commercial and industrial customers as well as independent power producers and renewable developers. Its solutions help customers maximize renewable energy generation and help build a cleaner and more resilient grid. The Company operates as one operating segment that is focused exclusively on technology services that transform the way energy is distributed and consumed.
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