Maxeon Solar Technologies (STU:5QJ1) Research & Development: €30.1 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2025)

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What is Maxeon Solar Technologies Research & Development?

Maxeon Solar Technologies STU:5QJ1 -3.61% Research & Development is €30.1 Mil as of Jun. 2025. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Maxeon Solar Technologies's Research & Development for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was €12.7 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was €30.1 Mil.

Maxeon Solar Technologies  (STU:5QJ1) 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.

Maxeon Solar Technologies Research & Development Related Terms

Maxeon Solar Technologies Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maxeon Solar Technologies's Research & Development can be seen below:

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* 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.

Maxeon Solar Technologies Research & Development Chart

Maxeon Solar Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Research & Development
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 28.11 41.18 46.90 41.91 35.86

Maxeon Solar Technologies Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.23 19.82 17.95 17.41 12.67

Maxeon Solar Technologies 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. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €30.1 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 €30.1 Mil mean?
Maxeon Solar Technologies (STU:5QJ1) has a Research & Development of €30.1 Mil as of Jun. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Maxeon Solar Technologies and its competitors.
Is Maxeon Solar Technologies' Research & Development too high?
Maxeon Solar Technologies' current Research & Development is €30.1 Mil.
How does Maxeon Solar Technologies' Research & Development compare to APWL and GSLR?
Maxeon Solar Technologies' Research & Development of €30.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors 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 Maxeon Solar Technologies and its competitors. Maxeon Solar Technologies's current Research & Development is €30.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maxeon Solar Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxeon Solar Technologies (STU:5QJ1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.54, compared to a current price of €0.08 — trading 96.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €30.1 Mil. 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 Maxeon Solar Technologies (STU:5QJ1), the current Research & Development is €30.1 Mil as of Jun. 2025. 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.

Maxeon Solar Technologies Business Description

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Address 8 Marina Boulevard, No. 05-02, Marina Bay Financial Centre, Singapore, SGP, 018981
Maxeon Solar Technologies Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of premium solar technology. It owns and operates solar cell and panel manufacturing facilities located in Malaysia, Mexico, and the Philippines. The company's primary products are the Maxeon line of interdigitated back contact (IBC) solar cells and panels, and the Performance line (formerly, P-Series) of shingled solar cells and panels. the Maxeon line of solar panels are the highest-efficiency solar panels on the market with an aesthetically pleasing design, and the Performance line of solar panels offers a high-value and cost-effective solution. It is targeted at residential and small-scale commercial customers across the globe. The company derives its revenue from the United States, Italy, and Rest of world.