Melexis NV (STU:MEX) Research & Development: €89.3 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:MEX Melexis NV STU:MEX
86 GF Score
Price €78.65
GF Value €66.70
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Melexis NV Research & Development?

Melexis NV STU:MEX -0.38% 86 Research & Development is €89.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:MEX with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €66.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Melexis NV's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €29.3 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €89.3 Mil.

Melexis NV  (STU:MEX) 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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Melexis NV Research & Development Historical Data

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Melexis NV Research & Development Chart

Melexis NV Annual Data
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Melexis NV Quarterly Data
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Melexis NV 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 €89.3 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 €89.3 Mil mean?
Melexis NV (STU:MEX) has a Research & Development of €89.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Melexis NV and its competitors.
Is Melexis NV's Research & Development too high?
Melexis NV's current Research & Development is €89.3 Mil. Overall, Melexis NV has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melexis NV's Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Melexis NV's Research & Development of €89.3 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 Melexis NV and its competitors. Melexis NV's current Research & Development is €89.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melexis NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melexis NV (STU:MEX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €66.70, compared to a current price of €78.65 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €89.3 Mil. Melexis NV's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 10 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 Melexis NV (STU:MEX), the current Research & Development is €89.3 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 Melexis NV (STU:MEX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melexis NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €78.65 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €66.70. GuruFocus considers Melexis NV to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:MEX:

  • Research & Development: €89.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: €66.70 vs. price of €78.65 (17.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Melexis NV Business Description

Address Rozendaalstraat 12, Ieper, BEL, B-8900
Melexis designs analog/mixed-signal automotive semiconductors for the automobile industry. Its chips measure position, temperature, electrical current, and pressure and convert real-world signals into digital signals to control car functionalities like the powertrain, rotation, safety systems, and pumps and fans, among others.
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