The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) Research & Development: €460 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:TT8D The Trade Desk Inc CHIX:TT8D
71 GF Score
Price €17.71
GF Value €123.28
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is The Trade Desk Research & Development?

The Trade Desk CHIX:TT8D 71 Research & Development is €460 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:TT8D with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €123.28 (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. The Trade Desk's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €123 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €460 Mil.

The Trade Desk  (CHIX:TT8d) 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.

The Trade Desk Research & Development Related Terms

The Trade Desk Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

The Trade Desk Research & Development Chart

The Trade Desk Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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The Trade Desk 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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The Trade Desk 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 €460 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 €460 Mil mean?
The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) has a Research & Development of €460 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on The Trade Desk and its competitors.
Is The Trade Desk's Research & Development too high?
The Trade Desk's current Research & Development is €460 Mil. Overall, The Trade Desk has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Trade Desk's Research & Development compare to MGNI and STGW?
The Trade Desk's Research & Development of €460 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Media - Diversified 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 The Trade Desk and its competitors. The Trade Desk's current Research & Development is €460 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Trade Desk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €123.28, compared to a current price of €17.71 — trading 85.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €460 Mil. The Trade Desk's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D), the current Research & Development is €460 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 The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.71 is trading 85.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €123.28. GuruFocus considers The Trade Desk to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:TT8D:

  • Research & Development: €460 Mil
  • GF Value™: €123.28 vs. price of €17.71 (85.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:TT8D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The Trade Desk Business Description

Address 42 North Chestnut Street, Ventura, CA, USA, 93001
The Trade Desk provides a self-service platform that helps advertisers and ad agencies programmatically find and purchase digital ad inventory (display, video, audio, and social) on devices like computers, smartphones, and connected TVs. The firm's platform is referred to as a DSP in the digital ad industry, and it generates revenue from fees based on a percentage of what its clients spend on advertising, sometimes referred to as a "take rate."
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