Melco Resorts and Entertainment (STU:MAS) Research & Development: €4 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:MAS Melco Resorts and Entertainment Ltd STU:MAS
62 GF Score
Price €4.80
GF Value €11.04
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Melco Resorts and Entertainment Research & Development?

Melco Resorts and Entertainment STU:MAS +1.27% 62 Research & Development is €4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:MAS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Melco Resorts and Entertainment's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €4 Mil.

Melco Resorts and Entertainment  (STU:MAS) 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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Melco Resorts and Entertainment Research & Development Historical Data

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Melco Resorts and Entertainment Research & Development Chart

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Melco Resorts and Entertainment 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 €4 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 €4 Mil mean?
Melco Resorts and Entertainment (STU:MAS) has a Research & Development of €4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Melco Resorts and Entertainment and its competitors.
Is Melco Resorts and Entertainment's Research & Development too high?
Melco Resorts and Entertainment's current Research & Development is €4 Mil. Overall, Melco Resorts and Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melco Resorts and Entertainment's Research & Development compare to MCRI and PENN?
Melco Resorts and Entertainment's Research & Development of €4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Melco Resorts and Entertainment and its competitors. Melco Resorts and Entertainment's current Research & Development is €4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melco Resorts and Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melco Resorts and Entertainment (STU:MAS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.04, compared to a current price of €4.80 — trading 56.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €4 Mil. Melco Resorts and Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 Melco Resorts and Entertainment (STU:MAS), the current Research & Development is €4 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 Melco Resorts and Entertainment (STU:MAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melco Resorts and Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.80 is trading 56.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.04. GuruFocus considers Melco Resorts and Entertainment to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:MAS:

  • Research & Development: €4 Mil
  • GF Value™: €11.04 vs. price of €4.80 (56.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Melco Resorts and Entertainment Business Description

Address 60 Wyndham Street, 38th Floor, The Centrium, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
Melco Resorts & Entertainment is one of only six licensed casino operators in Macao. It operates Altira, a complex focused on premium customers; City of Dreams, an integrated resort in Cotai serving both mass-market and premium patrons; and Mocha Clubs' electronic gaming machines. The company also has a majority interest in Studio City, which opened in 2015. Outside Macao, Melco owns City of Dreams Manila in the Philippines and City of Dreams Mediterranean in Cyprus. The business mix in terms of adjusted EBITDA was about 84% from Macao, with the rest from overseas as of 2025.
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