AST SpaceMobile (STU:3ZU0) Research & Development: €195.91 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:3ZU0 AST SpaceMobile Inc STU:3ZU0
46 GF Score
Price €62.50
GF Value €401.34
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is AST SpaceMobile Research & Development?

AST SpaceMobile STU:3ZU0 +8.51% 46 Research & Development is €195.91 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:3ZU0 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €401.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. AST SpaceMobile's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €78.91 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €195.91 Mil.

AST SpaceMobile  (STU:3ZU0) 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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AST SpaceMobile Research & Development Historical Data

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AST SpaceMobile Research & Development Chart

AST SpaceMobile Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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AST SpaceMobile Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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AST SpaceMobile 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 €195.91 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 €195.91 Mil mean?
AST SpaceMobile (STU:3ZU0) has a Research & Development of €195.91 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on AST SpaceMobile and its competitors.
Is AST SpaceMobile's Research & Development too high?
AST SpaceMobile's current Research & Development is €195.91 Mil. Overall, AST SpaceMobile has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AST SpaceMobile's Research & Development compare to UI and AAOI?
AST SpaceMobile's Research & Development of €195.91 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 AST SpaceMobile and its competitors. AST SpaceMobile's current Research & Development is €195.91 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AST SpaceMobile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AST SpaceMobile (STU:3ZU0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €401.34, compared to a current price of €62.50 — trading 84.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €195.91 Mil. AST SpaceMobile's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 AST SpaceMobile (STU:3ZU0), the current Research & Development is €195.91 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 AST SpaceMobile (STU:3ZU0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AST SpaceMobile stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €62.50 is trading 84.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €401.34. GuruFocus considers AST SpaceMobile to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:3ZU0:

  • Research & Development: €195.91 Mil
  • GF Value™: €401.34 vs. price of €62.50 (84.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:3ZU0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

AST SpaceMobile Business Description

Address 2901 Enterprise Lane, Midland International Air & Space Port, Midland, TX, USA, 79706
AST SpaceMobile Inc is currently designing, developing and manufacturing the constellation of BlueBird (BB) satellites and has begun launching its planned space-based Cellular Broadband network distributed through a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. The company is building a cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices, and off-the-shelf mobile phones based on extensive IP and patent portfolio. It has focused on eliminating the connectivity gaps faced by mobile subscribers. The Company's spaceMobile Service is being designed to provide cost-effective, high-speed Cellular Broadband services to end-users who are out of terrestrial cellular coverage using existing mobile devices.
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