Microsoft (CHIX:MSFD) Research & Development: €29,569 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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85 GF Score
Price €329.50
GF Value €491.76
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Microsoft Research & Development?

Microsoft CHIX:MSFD -0.18% 85 Research & Development is €29,569 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:MSFD with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €491.76 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Microsoft's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €7,711 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €29,569 Mil.

Microsoft  (CHIX:MSFd) 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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Microsoft Research & Development Historical Data

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Microsoft Research & Development Chart

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Microsoft 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 €29,569 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 €29,569 Mil mean?
Microsoft (CHIX:MSFD) has a Research & Development of €29,569 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Microsoft and its competitors.
Is Microsoft's Research & Development too high?
Microsoft's current Research & Development is €29,569 Mil. Overall, Microsoft has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microsoft's Research & Development compare to ORCL and PLTR?
Microsoft's Research & Development of €29,569 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 Microsoft and its competitors. Microsoft's current Research & Development is €29,569 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microsoft stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microsoft (CHIX:MSFD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €491.76, compared to a current price of €329.50 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €29,569 Mil. Microsoft's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Microsoft (CHIX:MSFD), the current Research & Development is €29,569 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 Microsoft (CHIX:MSFD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microsoft stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €329.50 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of €491.76. GuruFocus considers Microsoft to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:MSFD:

  • Research & Development: €29,569 Mil
  • GF Value™: €491.76 vs. price of €329.50 (33% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Microsoft Business Description

Address One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA, USA, 98052-6399
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
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