TRIB (Trinity Biotech) Research & Development: $3.63 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TRIB Trinity Biotech PLC TRIB
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Price $0.33
GF Value $0.73
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Trinity Biotech Research & Development?

Trinity Biotech TRIB -5.69% 20 Research & Development is $3.63 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TRIB with a GF Score™ of 20/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Trinity Biotech's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.88 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.63 Mil.

Trinity Biotech  (NAS:TRIB) 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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Trinity Biotech Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

Trinity Biotech Research & Development Chart

Trinity Biotech Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Trinity Biotech Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Trinity Biotech Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.63 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 $3.63 Mil mean?
Trinity Biotech (TRIB) has a Research & Development of $3.63 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Trinity Biotech and its competitors.
Is Trinity Biotech's Research & Development too high?
Trinity Biotech's current Research & Development is $3.63 Mil. Overall, Trinity Biotech has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trinity Biotech's Research & Development compare to PMI and NXL?
Trinity Biotech's Research & Development of $3.63 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 Trinity Biotech and its competitors. Trinity Biotech's current Research & Development is $3.63 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trinity Biotech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trinity Biotech (TRIB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.73, compared to a current price of $0.33 — trading 54.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $3.63 Mil. Trinity Biotech's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Trinity Biotech (TRIB), the current Research & Development is $3.63 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Trinity Biotech (TRIB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trinity Biotech stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.33 is trading 54.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.73. GuruFocus considers Trinity Biotech to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TRIB:

  • Research & Development: $3.63 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.73 vs. price of $0.33 (54.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 20/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Trinity Biotech Business Description

Address IDA Business Park, Bray, County Wicklow, Dublin, IRL, A98 H5C8
Trinity Biotech PLC is in the business of developing, manufacturing, and marketing clinical diagnostic products for clinical laboratory and point-of-care sections of the diagnostic market. Its products are used to detect autoimmune, infectious, sexually transmitted diseases, diabetes, and disorders of the liver and intestine. The company also provides raw materials to the life sciences and research industries globally. It markets products under the brand names Recombigen, Unigold, MarBlot, Mardx, Immublot, and others. Geographically, it has three segments, namely the Americas, Asia/Africa, and Europe, from which it derives a majority of its revenue from the Americas segment.
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