ATRA (Atara Biotherapeutics) Research & Development: $10.18 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


ATRA Atara Biotherapeutics Inc ATRA
31 GF Score
Price $10.22
GF Value $1.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Atara Biotherapeutics Research & Development?

Atara Biotherapeutics ATRA -3.13% 31 Research & Development is $10.18 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ATRA with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.56 (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. Atara Biotherapeutics's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.16 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.18 Mil.

Atara Biotherapeutics  (NAS:ATRA) 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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Atara Biotherapeutics Research & Development Historical Data

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Atara Biotherapeutics Research & Development Chart

Atara Biotherapeutics Annual Data
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Atara Biotherapeutics 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 $10.18 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 $10.18 Mil mean?
Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) has a Research & Development of $10.18 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Atara Biotherapeutics and its competitors.
Is Atara Biotherapeutics' Research & Development too high?
Atara Biotherapeutics' current Research & Development is $10.18 Mil. Overall, Atara Biotherapeutics has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atara Biotherapeutics' Research & Development compare to RNTX and IBIO?
Atara Biotherapeutics' Research & Development of $10.18 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 Atara Biotherapeutics and its competitors. Atara Biotherapeutics's current Research & Development is $10.18 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atara Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.56, compared to a current price of $10.22 — trading 555.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $10.18 Mil. Atara Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA), the current Research & Development is $10.18 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 Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atara Biotherapeutics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.22 is trading 555.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.56. GuruFocus considers Atara Biotherapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ATRA:

  • Research & Development: $10.18 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.56 vs. price of $10.22 (555.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Atara Biotherapeutics Business Description

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Address 1280 Rancho Conejo Boulevard, Suite 200, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA, 91320
Atara Biotherapeutics Inc operates in the United States healthcare sector. It focuses on developing transformative therapies for patients with serious diseases, including solid tumors, hematologic cancers, and autoimmune diseases. It operates and manages business as one operating and reportable segment which is the business of developing therapeutics. The company's product candidates comprise Tab-cel, ATA3431, and ATA3219.
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