Standard BioTools (STU:FLB) Research & Development: €19.45 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:FLB Standard BioTools Inc STU:FLB
39 GF Score
Price €0.75
GF Value €0.46
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Standard BioTools Research & Development?

Standard BioTools STU:FLB -6.29% 39 Research & Development is €19.45 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:FLB with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Standard BioTools's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.83 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €19.45 Mil.

Standard BioTools  (STU:FLB) 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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Standard BioTools Research & Development Historical Data

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Standard BioTools Research & Development Chart

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Standard BioTools 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 €19.45 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 €19.45 Mil mean?
Standard BioTools (STU:FLB) has a Research & Development of €19.45 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Standard BioTools and its competitors.
Is Standard BioTools' Research & Development too high?
Standard BioTools' current Research & Development is €19.45 Mil. Overall, Standard BioTools has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard BioTools' Research & Development compare to SENS and TMCI?
Standard BioTools' Research & Development of €19.45 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Standard BioTools and its competitors. Standard BioTools's current Research & Development is €19.45 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard BioTools stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard BioTools (STU:FLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.46, compared to a current price of €0.75 — trading 62% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €19.45 Mil. Standard BioTools' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Standard BioTools (STU:FLB), the current Research & Development is €19.45 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 Standard BioTools (STU:FLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard BioTools stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.75 is trading 62% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.46. GuruFocus considers Standard BioTools to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:FLB:

  • Research & Development: €19.45 Mil
  • GF Value™: €0.46 vs. price of €0.75 (62% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Standard BioTools Business Description

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Standard BioTools Inc develops, manufactures, and sells technologies that help biomedical researchers in their search for developing medicines faster. Its tools provide insights into health and disease using proprietary mass cytometry and microfluidics technologies, which serve applications in proteomics and genomics, respectively. The company operates in one segment. Its technology includes: Genomics; Single-cell proteomics; Spatial proteomics. Its platforms include: Biomark X9 System, CyTOF XT system, and Hyperion XTi Imaging System. The company offers a diverse range of instrumentation, consumables, and services that generate high-quality data across early discovery, translational and clinical research. Geographically, it operates in Americas; EMEA and Asia-Pacific.
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