CHKP (Check Point Software Technologies) Research & Development: $465 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CHKP Check Point Software Technologies Ltd CHKP
82 GF Score
Price $124.68
GF Value $204.49
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Check Point Software Technologies Research & Development?

Check Point Software Technologies CHKP +0.82% 82 Research & Development is $465 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHKP with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $204.49 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Check Point Software Technologies's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $110 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $465 Mil.

Check Point Software Technologies  (NAS:CHKP) 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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Check Point Software Technologies Research & Development Historical Data

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Check Point Software Technologies Research & Development Chart

Check Point Software Technologies Annual Data
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Check Point Software Technologies Quarterly Data
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Check Point Software Technologies 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 $465 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 $465 Mil mean?
Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) has a Research & Development of $465 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Check Point Software Technologies and its competitors.
Is Check Point Software Technologies' Research & Development too high?
Check Point Software Technologies' current Research & Development is $465 Mil. Overall, Check Point Software Technologies has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Check Point Software Technologies' Research & Development compare to NTNX and TOST?
Check Point Software Technologies' Research & Development of $465 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 Check Point Software Technologies and its competitors. Check Point Software Technologies's current Research & Development is $465 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Check Point Software Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $204.49, compared to a current price of $124.68 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $465 Mil. Check Point Software Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP), the current Research & Development is $465 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 Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Check Point Software Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $124.68 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of $204.49. GuruFocus considers Check Point Software Technologies to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHKP:

  • Research & Development: $465 Mil
  • GF Value™: $204.49 vs. price of $124.68 (39% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Check Point Software Technologies Business Description

Address 5 Shlomo Kaplan Street, Tel Aviv, ISR, 6789159
Check Point Software Technologies is a pure-play cybersecurity vendor. The company offers solutions for network, endpoint, cloud, and mobile security in addition to security management. Check Point, a software specialist, sells to enterprises, businesses, and consumers. Around 50% of revenue is generated in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, 40% from the Americas, and 10% from the Asia-Pacific region. The firm, based in Tel Aviv, Israel, was founded in 1993 and has about 5,000 employees.
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