XBIO (Xenetic Biosciences) Research & Development: $2.85 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XBIO Xenetic Biosciences Inc XBIO
83 GF Score
Price $2.95
GF Value $4.18
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Xenetic Biosciences Research & Development?

Xenetic Biosciences XBIO -0.84% 83 Research & Development is $2.85 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XBIO with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Xenetic Biosciences's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.66 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.85 Mil.

Xenetic Biosciences  (NAS:XBIO) 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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Xenetic Biosciences Research & Development Historical Data

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Xenetic Biosciences Research & Development Chart

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Xenetic Biosciences Quarterly Data
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Xenetic Biosciences 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 $2.85 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 $2.85 Mil mean?
Xenetic Biosciences (XBIO) has a Research & Development of $2.85 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Xenetic Biosciences and its competitors.
Is Xenetic Biosciences' Research & Development too high?
Xenetic Biosciences' current Research & Development is $2.85 Mil. Overall, Xenetic Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xenetic Biosciences' Research & Development compare to PCSA and SILO?
Xenetic Biosciences' Research & Development of $2.85 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Biotechnology 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 Xenetic Biosciences and its competitors. Xenetic Biosciences's current Research & Development is $2.85 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xenetic Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xenetic Biosciences (XBIO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.18, compared to a current price of $2.95 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $2.85 Mil. Xenetic Biosciences' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Xenetic Biosciences (XBIO), the current Research & Development is $2.85 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 Xenetic Biosciences (XBIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xenetic Biosciences stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.95 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.18. GuruFocus considers Xenetic Biosciences to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XBIO:

  • Research & Development: $2.85 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.18 vs. price of $2.95 (29.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Xenetic Biosciences Business Description

Address 945 Concord Street, Framingham, MA, USA, 01701
Xenetic Biosciences Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on progressing XCART, a personalized CAR T platform technology engineered to target patient-specific tumor neoantigens. The Company is initially advancing cell-based therapeutics targeting the unique B-cell receptor on the surface of an individual patient’s malignant tumor cells for the treatment of B-cell lymphomas. XCART has the potential to fuel a robust pipeline of therapeutic assets targeting high-value oncology indications. Additionally, Xenetic is leveraging PolyXen™, its proprietary drug delivery platform, by partnering with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. PolyXen™ has demonstrated its ability to improve the half-life and other pharmacological properties of next-generation biologic drugs. The Company has an exclusive license agreement with Takeda Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. in the field of coagulation disorders and expects to earn royalty payments under this agreement.
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