Micron Technology (XSWX:MU) Research & Development: CHF3,782 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)


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Price CHF851.53
GF Value CHF320.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Micron Technology Research & Development?

Micron Technology XSWX:MU -3.70% 78 Research & Development is CHF3,782 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MU with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF320.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Micron Technology's Research & Development for the three months ended in May. 2026 was CHF1,031 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was CHF3,782 Mil.

Micron Technology  (XSWX:MU) 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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Micron Technology Research & Development Historical Data

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Micron Technology Research & Development Chart

Micron Technology Annual Data
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Micron Technology Quarterly Data
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Micron Technology 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 CHF3,782 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 CHF3,782 Mil mean?
Micron Technology (XSWX:MU) has a Research & Development of CHF3,782 Mil as of May. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Micron Technology and its competitors.
Is Micron Technology's Research & Development too high?
Micron Technology's current Research & Development is CHF3,782 Mil. Overall, Micron Technology has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Micron Technology's Research & Development compare to AMD and INTC?
Micron Technology's Research & Development of CHF3,782 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors 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 Micron Technology and its competitors. Micron Technology's current Research & Development is CHF3,782 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Micron Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Micron Technology (XSWX:MU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF320.31, compared to a current price of CHF851.53 — trading 165.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is CHF3,782 Mil. Micron Technology's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Micron Technology (XSWX:MU), the current Research & Development is CHF3,782 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 Micron Technology (XSWX:MU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Micron Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF851.53 is trading 165.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF320.31. GuruFocus considers Micron Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:MU:

  • Research & Development: CHF3,782 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF320.31 vs. price of CHF851.53 (165.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Micron Technology Business Description

Address 8000 S. Federal Way, Boise, ID, USA, 83716-9632
Micron is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world, specializing in memory and storage chips. Its primary revenue stream comes from dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, and it also has minority exposure to not-and or NAND, flash chips. Micron serves a global customer base, selling chips into data centers, mobile phones, consumer electronics, and industrial and automotive applications. The firm is vertically integrated.
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