BLIN (Bridgeline Digital) Research & Development: $3.51 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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52 GF Score
Price $1.06
GF Value $1.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Bridgeline Digital Research & Development?

Bridgeline Digital BLIN -2.31% 52 Research & Development is $3.51 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BLIN with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Bridgeline Digital's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.87 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.51 Mil.

Bridgeline Digital  (NAS:BLIN) 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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Bridgeline Digital Research & Development Historical Data

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Bridgeline Digital Research & Development Chart

Bridgeline Digital Annual Data
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Bridgeline Digital Quarterly Data
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Bridgeline Digital 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 $3.51 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 $3.51 Mil mean?
Bridgeline Digital (BLIN) has a Research & Development of $3.51 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Bridgeline Digital and its competitors.
Is Bridgeline Digital's Research & Development too high?
Bridgeline Digital's current Research & Development is $3.51 Mil. Overall, Bridgeline Digital has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bridgeline Digital's Research & Development compare to APCX and SKKY?
Bridgeline Digital's Research & Development of $3.51 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 Bridgeline Digital and its competitors. Bridgeline Digital's current Research & Development is $3.51 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bridgeline Digital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridgeline Digital (BLIN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.04, compared to a current price of $1.06 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $3.51 Mil. Bridgeline Digital's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Bridgeline Digital (BLIN), the current Research & Development is $3.51 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 Bridgeline Digital (BLIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridgeline Digital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.06 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.04. GuruFocus considers Bridgeline Digital to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BLIN:

  • Research & Development: $3.51 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.04 vs. price of $1.06 (1.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Bridgeline Digital Business Description

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Address 100 Sylvan Road, Suite G700, Woburn, MA, USA, 01801
Bridgeline Digital Inc is a AI-powered marketing technology company that offers a suite of products that help companies grow online revenue by driving more traffic to their websites, converting more visitors to purchasers, and increasing average order value. Company software is available through a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) model. It helps to maximize the performance of critical websites, intranets, and online stores. The company generates revenue from digital engagement services, subscription, perpetual licenses, maintenance, and hosting. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States.
52GF Score

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