BLFS (BioLife Solutions) Research & Development: $23.53 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


BLFS BioLife Solutions Inc BLFS
72 GF Score
Price $28.64
GF Value $28.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is BioLife Solutions Research & Development?

BioLife Solutions BLFS +4.25% 72 Research & Development is $23.53 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BLFS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. BioLife Solutions's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.65 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $23.53 Mil.

BioLife Solutions  (NAS:BLFS) 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.

BioLife Solutions Research & Development Related Terms

BioLife Solutions Research & Development Historical Data

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BioLife Solutions Research & Development Chart

BioLife Solutions Annual Data
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BioLife Solutions Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BioLife Solutions 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 $23.53 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 $23.53 Mil mean?
BioLife Solutions (BLFS) has a Research & Development of $23.53 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on BioLife Solutions and its competitors.
Is BioLife Solutions' Research & Development too high?
BioLife Solutions' current Research & Development is $23.53 Mil. Overall, BioLife Solutions has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BioLife Solutions' Research & Development compare to KMTS and AZTA?
BioLife Solutions' Research & Development of $23.53 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 BioLife Solutions and its competitors. BioLife Solutions's current Research & Development is $23.53 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BioLife Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BioLife Solutions (BLFS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.57, compared to a current price of $28.64 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $23.53 Mil. BioLife Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 BioLife Solutions (BLFS), the current Research & Development is $23.53 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 BioLife Solutions (BLFS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BioLife Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $28.64 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.57. GuruFocus considers BioLife Solutions to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BLFS:

  • Research & Development: $23.53 Mil
  • GF Value™: $28.57 vs. price of $28.64 (0.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

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

BioLife Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges BJX1:Germany
Address 3303 Monte Villa Parkway, Suite 310, Bothell, WA, USA, 98021
BioLife Solutions Inc is a life sciences company that develops, manufactures, and markets bioproduction products and services that are designed to improve quality and de-risk biologic manufacturing, distribution, and transportation in the cell and gene therapy ("CGT") industry. The company provides solutions such as Cell Processing, Cold Chain, and Thawing. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Cell Processing through the biopreservation product "CryoStor". Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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