CLDI (Calidi Biotherapeutics) Research & Development: $9.90 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Calidi Biotherapeutics Research & Development?

Calidi Biotherapeutics CLDI -3.42% 12 Research & Development is $9.90 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CLDI with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Calidi Biotherapeutics's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.59 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.90 Mil.

Calidi Biotherapeutics  (AMEX:CLDI) 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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Calidi Biotherapeutics Research & Development Historical Data

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Research & Development Chart

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Calidi Biotherapeutics 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 $9.90 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 $9.90 Mil mean?
Calidi Biotherapeutics (CLDI) has a Research & Development of $9.90 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Calidi Biotherapeutics and its competitors.
Is Calidi Biotherapeutics' Research & Development too high?
Calidi Biotherapeutics' current Research & Development is $9.90 Mil. Overall, Calidi Biotherapeutics has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calidi Biotherapeutics' Research & Development compare to DCOY and CDT?
Calidi Biotherapeutics' Research & Development of $9.90 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Biotechnology 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 Calidi Biotherapeutics and its competitors. Calidi Biotherapeutics's current Research & Development is $9.90 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calidi Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Calidi Biotherapeutics (CLDI) has a current Research & Development of $9.90 Mil. The current Research & Development is $9.90 Mil. Calidi Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Calidi Biotherapeutics (CLDI), the current Research & Development is $9.90 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.

Calidi Biotherapeutics Business Description

Address 4475 Executive Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA, USA, 92121
Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc is a biotechnology company pioneering the development of targeted therapies with the potential to deliver genetic medicines to distal sites of disease. The company's proprietary RedTail platform features an engineered enveloped oncolytic virus designed for systemic delivery and targeting of metastatic sites. Its technology is intended to shield the virus from immune clearance, allowing virotherapy to effectively reach tumor sites, induce tumor lysis, and deliver potent genetic medicine(s) to metastatic locations. Its product candidates include The RedTail for Metastatic Solid Tumors, CLD-101 for Recurrent HGG; CLD-201 for Solid Tumors, and CLD-101 (NeuroNova) for Newly Diagnosed High Grade Glioma.
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