Pharmala Biotech Holdings (XCNQ:MDMA) Research & Development: C$0.17 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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XCNQ:MDMA Pharmala Biotech Holdings Inc XCNQ:MDMA
38 GF Score
Price C$0.25
GF Value C$0.25
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Pharmala Biotech Holdings Research & Development?

Pharmala Biotech Holdings XCNQ:MDMA -1.96% 38 Research & Development is C$0.17 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates XCNQ:MDMA with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Pharmala Biotech Holdings's Research & Development for the three months ended in May. 2026 was C$0.05 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was C$0.17 Mil.

Pharmala Biotech Holdings  (XCNQ:MDMA) 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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Pharmala Biotech Holdings Research & Development Historical Data

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Pharmala Biotech Holdings Research & Development Chart

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Pharmala Biotech Holdings Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$0.17 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 C$0.17 Mil mean?
Pharmala Biotech Holdings (XCNQ:MDMA) has a Research & Development of C$0.17 Mil as of May. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Pharmala Biotech Holdings and its competitors.
Is Pharmala Biotech Holdings' Research & Development too high?
Pharmala Biotech Holdings' current Research & Development is C$0.17 Mil. Overall, Pharmala Biotech Holdings has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pharmala Biotech Holdings' Research & Development compare to VRTX and REGN?
Pharmala Biotech Holdings' Research & Development of C$0.17 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 Pharmala Biotech Holdings and its competitors. Pharmala Biotech Holdings's current Research & Development is C$0.17 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pharmala Biotech Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pharmala Biotech Holdings (XCNQ:MDMA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.25, compared to a current price of C$0.25 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is C$0.17 Mil. Pharmala Biotech Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 4 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 Pharmala Biotech Holdings (XCNQ:MDMA), the current Research & Development is C$0.17 Mil as of May. 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 Pharmala Biotech Holdings (XCNQ:MDMA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pharmala Biotech Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$0.25 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.25. GuruFocus considers Pharmala Biotech Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XCNQ:MDMA:

  • Research & Development: C$0.17 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$0.25 vs. price of C$0.25 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 4 warning signs

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Pharmala Biotech Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges MDXXF:USA
Address 1 Adelaide Street East, Suite 801, Toranto, ON, CAN, M5C 2V9
Pharmala Biotech Holdings Inc is a Canadian Biotechnology company focused on the development, manufacture and sales of MDMA and MDXX class molecules in service to the burgeoning clinical research community and growing commercial use cases in select jurisdictions. The company produces its MDMA active pharmaceutical ingredient under the LaNeo brand through Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) processes, aiming to address shortages for clinical trials investigating treatments for various disorders. It generates revenue from the sale of tablets, raw MDMA and MDXX compounds/formulations, and royalties from licensing of its IP.
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