BioNTech SE (XBUL:22UA) Research & Development: лв4,298 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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XBUL:22UA BioNTech SE XBUL:22UA
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Price лв88.20
GF Value лв71.55
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What is BioNTech SE Research & Development?

BioNTech SE XBUL:22UA 61 Research & Development is лв4,298 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XBUL:22UA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of лв71.55. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. BioNTech SE's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was лв1,077 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was лв4,298 Mil.

BioNTech SE  (XBUL:22UA) 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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BioNTech SE Research & Development Historical Data

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BioNTech SE Research & Development Chart

BioNTech SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,819.42 2,761.99 3,298.57 4,004.13 4,181.13

BioNTech SE Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 996.10 1,124.54 1,003.92 1,092.34 1,076.84
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BioNTech SE Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was лв4,298 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 лв4,298 Mil mean?
BioNTech SE (XBUL:22UA) has a Research & Development of лв4,298 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on BioNTech SE and its competitors.
Is BioNTech SE's Research & Development too high?
BioNTech SE's current Research & Development is лв4,298 Mil. Overall, BioNTech SE has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BioNTech SE's Research & Development compare to INSM and INCY?
BioNTech SE's Research & Development of лв4,298 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 BioNTech SE and its competitors. BioNTech SE's current Research & Development is лв4,298 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BioNTech SE stock overvalued right now?
BioNTech SE (XBUL:22UA) has a current Research & Development of лв4,298 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is лв71.55, compared to a current price of лв88.20 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is лв4,298 Mil. BioNTech SE's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 BioNTech SE (XBUL:22UA), the current Research & Development is лв4,298 Mil as of Jun. 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 BioNTech SE (XBUL:22UA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BioNTech SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of лв88.20 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of лв71.55.

Key valuation signals for XBUL:22UA:

  • Research & Development: лв4,298 Mil
  • GF Value™: лв71.55 vs. price of лв88.20 (23.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL:22UA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

BioNTech SE Business Description

Address An der Goldgrube 12, Mainz, RP, DEU, D-55131
BioNTech is a Germany-based biotechnology company that focuses on developing cancer therapeutics, including individualized immunotherapy, as well as vaccines for infectious diseases, including covid. The company's oncology pipeline contains several classes of drugs, including mRNA-based drugs to encode antigens and neoantigens; monospecific and bispecific antibodies; and antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs. Comirnaty, its Pfizer-partnered covid vaccine, is its first commercialized product.
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