CLSDQ (Clearside Biomedical) Research & Development: $13.22 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)


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What is Clearside Biomedical Research & Development?

Clearside Biomedical CLSDQ 49 Research & Development is $13.22 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates CLSDQ with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Clearside Biomedical's Research & Development for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $2.93 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $13.22 Mil.

Clearside Biomedical  (OTCPK:CLSDQ) 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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Clearside Biomedical Research & Development Historical Data

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Clearside Biomedical Research & Development Chart

Clearside Biomedical Annual Data
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Clearside Biomedical Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $13.22 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 $13.22 Mil mean?
Clearside Biomedical (CLSDQ) has a Research & Development of $13.22 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Clearside Biomedical and its competitors.
Is Clearside Biomedical's Research & Development too high?
Clearside Biomedical's current Research & Development is $13.22 Mil. Overall, Clearside Biomedical has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clearside Biomedical's Research & Development compare to LYRA and EVFM?
Clearside Biomedical's Research & Development of $13.22 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 Clearside Biomedical and its competitors. Clearside Biomedical's current Research & Development is $13.22 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clearside Biomedical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clearside Biomedical (CLSDQ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.34, compared to a current price of $0.13 — trading 98% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $13.22 Mil. Clearside Biomedical's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 7 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 Clearside Biomedical (CLSDQ), the current Research & Development is $13.22 Mil as of Sep. 2025. 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 Clearside Biomedical (CLSDQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clearside Biomedical stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.13 is trading 98% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.34. GuruFocus considers Clearside Biomedical to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CLSDQ:

  • Research & Development: $13.22 Mil
  • GF Value™: $6.34 vs. price of $0.13 (98% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Clearside Biomedical Business Description

Address 900 North Point Parkway, Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA, USA, 30005
Clearside Biomedical Inc is a United States-based clinical biopharmaceutical company. It is engaged in developing pharmacological therapies to treat blinding disease of the eye through the suprachoroidal space, or SCS. The company's novel SCS injection platform, utilizing a proprietary SCS Microinjector, enables an in-office, repeatable, non-surgical procedure for the targeted and compartmentalized delivery of a wide variety of therapies to the macula, retina, or choroid to potentially preserve and improve vision in patients with sight-threatening eye diseases.
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