BLZE (Backblaze) Research & Development: $44.7 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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BLZE Backblaze Inc BLZE
40 GF Score
Price $19.26
GF Value $5.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Backblaze Research & Development?

Backblaze BLZE +2.39% 40 Research & Development is $44.7 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BLZE with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Backblaze's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $44.7 Mil.

Backblaze  (NAS:BLZE) 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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Backblaze Research & Development Historical Data

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Backblaze Research & Development Chart

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Backblaze Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $44.7 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 $44.7 Mil mean?
Backblaze (BLZE) has a Research & Development of $44.7 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Backblaze and its competitors.
Is Backblaze's Research & Development too high?
Backblaze's current Research & Development is $44.7 Mil. Overall, Backblaze has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Backblaze's Research & Development compare to CCSI and SABR?
Backblaze's Research & Development of $44.7 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 Backblaze and its competitors. Backblaze's current Research & Development is $44.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Backblaze stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Backblaze (BLZE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.81, compared to a current price of $19.26 — trading 231.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $44.7 Mil. Backblaze's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Backblaze (BLZE), the current Research & Development is $44.7 Mil as of Jun. 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 Backblaze (BLZE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Backblaze stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.26 is trading 231.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.81. GuruFocus considers Backblaze to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BLZE:

  • Research & Development: $44.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $5.81 vs. price of $19.26 (231.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Backblaze Business Description

Address 2261 Market Street, Suite 81006, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94114
Backblaze Inc offers a cloud storage platform designed to help businesses and consumers store, use, and protect their data. The company delivers its services through the Backblaze Storage Cloud platform, a purpose-built, web-scale software architecture operating on commodity hardware. Backblaze's offerings include B2 Cloud Storage, an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution, and Computer Backup, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. Its customer base includes individuals, developers, MSPs, small and medium-sized businesses, and large enterprises across industries, academic institutions, government agencies, and other enterprises. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in the United States, followed by the United Kingdom, Canada, and other markets.
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