Spire Global (STU:EL9) Research & Development: €31.56 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:EL9 Spire Global Inc STU:EL9
59 GF Score
Price €14.10
GF Value €3.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Spire Global Research & Development?

Spire Global STU:EL9 +0.71% 59 Research & Development is €31.56 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:EL9 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Spire Global's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.53 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €31.56 Mil.

Spire Global  (STU:EL9) 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.

Spire Global Research & Development Related Terms

Spire Global Research & Development Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Spire Global's Research & Development can be seen below:

* 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.

Spire Global Research & Development Chart

Spire Global Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Oct21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.89 20.84 25.36 27.92 31.32

Spire Global Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.01 8.84 7.77 7.43 7.53
STU:EL9
59GF Score
Spire Global Inc STU:EL9
Research & Development is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Spire Global 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 €31.56 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 €31.56 Mil mean?
Spire Global (STU:EL9) has a Research & Development of €31.56 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Spire Global and its competitors.
Is Spire Global's Research & Development too high?
Spire Global's current Research & Development is €31.56 Mil. Overall, Spire Global has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spire Global's Research & Development compare to KODK and TRNS?
Spire Global's Research & Development of €31.56 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Business Services 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 Spire Global and its competitors. Spire Global's current Research & Development is €31.56 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spire Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spire Global (STU:EL9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.77, compared to a current price of €14.10 — trading 274% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €31.56 Mil. Spire Global's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Spire Global (STU:EL9), the current Research & Development is €31.56 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 Spire Global (STU:EL9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spire Global stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €14.10 is trading 274% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.77. GuruFocus considers Spire Global to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:EL9:

  • Research & Development: €31.56 Mil
  • GF Value™: €3.77 vs. price of €14.10 (274% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:EL9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Spire Global Business Description

Other Exchanges SPIR:USA
Address 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 1225, Vienna, VA, USA, 22182
Spire Global Inc provides space-based data, analytics, and space services, offering datasets and insights about Earth to support decision-making. It builds, owns, and operates a constellation of nanosatellites that observe the Earth in real time using radio frequency (RF) technology. Additionally, it offers Space Services solutions that allow customers to deploy and scale their own satellite constellations using its platform, ground station network, manufacturing facilities, and launch partnerships. The company derives revenue from providing data, insights and access to its cloud-based technology platform sold on a subscription basis.
59GF Score

Get the complete analysis for STU:EL9

Research & Development is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€14.10
Price
€3.77
GF Value