Moog (STU:MO7A) Research & Development: €83 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:MO7A Moog Inc STU:MO7A
72 GF Score
Price €367.20
GF Value €190.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Moog Research & Development?

Moog STU:MO7A +2.40% 72 Research & Development is €83 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:MO7A with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €190.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Moog's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €23 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €83 Mil.

Moog  (STU:MO7A) 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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Moog Research & Development Historical Data

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Moog Research & Development Chart

Moog Annual Data
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Moog Quarterly Data
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Moog 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 €83 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 €83 Mil mean?
Moog (STU:MO7A) has a Research & Development of €83 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Moog and its competitors.
Is Moog's Research & Development too high?
Moog's current Research & Development is €83 Mil. Overall, Moog has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moog's Research & Development compare to DRS and HII?
Moog's Research & Development of €83 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Moog and its competitors. Moog's current Research & Development is €83 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Moog stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moog (STU:MO7A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €190.41, compared to a current price of €367.20 — trading 92.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €83 Mil. Moog's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Moog (STU:MO7A), the current Research & Development is €83 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 Moog (STU:MO7A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moog stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €367.20 is trading 92.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €190.41. GuruFocus considers Moog to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:MO7A:

  • Research & Development: €83 Mil
  • GF Value™: €190.41 vs. price of €367.20 (92.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MO7A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Moog Business Description

Other Exchanges MOG.B:USAMOG.A:USA
Address 400 Jamison Road, East Aurora, New York, NY, USA, 14052-0018
Moog Inc. manufactures precision motion and fluid control systems for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Its four segments are Space and Defense, Military Aircraft, Commercial Aircraft, and Industrial, with the majority of revenue from Space and Defense. The company provides components for defense vehicle platforms, missile systems, naval ships, submarines, and space launch vehicles, and spacecraft. Its products include actuation systems, motion platforms, motors, servo and proportional valves, slip rings, propulsion systems, and weapon stores management systems. it serves industries such as aerospace and defense, industrial automation, energy, marine, motorsport, simulation, and medical devices. It operates in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and other regions.
72GF Score

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