APPS (Digital Turbine) Research & Development: $40.5 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


APPS Digital Turbine Inc APPS
51 GF Score
Price $10.14
GF Value $4.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Digital Turbine Research & Development?

Digital Turbine APPS +9.56% 51 Research & Development is $40.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates APPS with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Digital Turbine's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.5 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $40.5 Mil.

Digital Turbine  (NAS:APPS) 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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Digital Turbine Research & Development Historical Data

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Digital Turbine Research & Development Chart

Digital Turbine Annual Data
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Digital Turbine Quarterly Data
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Digital Turbine 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 $40.5 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 $40.5 Mil mean?
Digital Turbine (APPS) has a Research & Development of $40.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Digital Turbine and its competitors.
Is Digital Turbine's Research & Development too high?
Digital Turbine's current Research & Development is $40.5 Mil. Overall, Digital Turbine has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Digital Turbine's Research & Development compare to AMPL and UPBD?
Digital Turbine's Research & Development of $40.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software 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 Digital Turbine and its competitors. Digital Turbine's current Research & Development is $40.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Digital Turbine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digital Turbine (APPS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.32, compared to a current price of $10.14 — trading 134.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $40.5 Mil. Digital Turbine's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Digital Turbine (APPS), the current Research & Development is $40.5 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 Digital Turbine (APPS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digital Turbine stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.14 is trading 134.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.32. GuruFocus considers Digital Turbine to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for APPS:

  • Research & Development: $40.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.32 vs. price of $10.14 (134.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Digital Turbine Business Description

Address 110 San Antonio Street, Suite 160, Austin, TX, USA, 78701
Digital Turbine Inc is an independent mobile growth platform that levels up the landscape for advertisers, publishers, carriers, and device original equipment manufacturers. The Company offers end-to-end products and solutions leveraging proprietary technology to all participants in the mobile application ecosystem, enabling brand discovery and advertising, user acquisition and engagement, and operational efficiency for advertisers. In addition, its products and solutions provide monetization opportunities for OEMs, carriers, and application (app or apps) publishers and developers.
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