XE (X-Energy) Research & Development: $1.71 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


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What is X-Energy Research & Development?

X-Energy XE +2.16% 12 Research & Development is $1.71 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XE with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. X-Energy's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.71 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.71 Mil.

X-Energy  (NAS:XE) 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.

X-Energy Research & Development Related Terms

X-Energy Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for X-Energy's Research & Development can be seen below:

* 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.

X-Energy Research & Development Chart

X-Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
1.24 2.68 1.66 1.71

X-Energy Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Dec22 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development 1.24 2.68 1.66 1.71
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X-Energy Research & Development Calculation

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

For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.71 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 $1.71 Mil mean?
X-Energy (XE) has a Research & Development of $1.71 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on X-Energy and its competitors.
Is X-Energy's Research & Development too high?
X-Energy's current Research & Development is $1.71 Mil. Overall, X-Energy has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does X-Energy's Research & Development compare to MIDD and JBTM?
X-Energy's Research & Development of $1.71 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products 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 X-Energy and its competitors. X-Energy's current Research & Development is $1.71 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is X-Energy stock overvalued right now?
X-Energy (XE) has a current Research & Development of $1.71 Mil. The current Research & Development is $1.71 Mil. X-Energy's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 X-Energy (XE), the current Research & Development is $1.71 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.

X-Energy Business Description

Address 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 400, Rockville, MD, USA, 20852-1627
X-Energy Inc is a leading developer of advanced SMR and fuel technology for clean energy generation. It is seeking to redefine the nuclear energy industry through its flagship product, the Xe-100, an advanced small modular HTGR designed to generate up to 80 megawatts of electric power and/or up to 200 megawatts of thermal output, depending on the configuration. X-energy's simple and intrinsically safe advanced SMR designs, like the Xe-100, significantly expand the applications and markets for nuclear technology with enhanced safety, lower cost and faster construction timelines when compared with conventional nuclear energy sources and broader use cases when compared with other SMRs.
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