CTKB (Cytek Biosciences) Research & Development: $36.3 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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71 GF Score
Price $4.46
GF Value $5.82
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Cytek Biosciences Research & Development?

Cytek Biosciences CTKB +0.11% 71 Research & Development is $36.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CTKB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Cytek Biosciences's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.6 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $36.3 Mil.

Cytek Biosciences  (NAS:CTKB) 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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Cytek Biosciences Research & Development Historical Data

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Cytek Biosciences Research & Development Chart

Cytek Biosciences Annual Data
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Cytek Biosciences Quarterly Data
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Cytek Biosciences 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 $36.3 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 $36.3 Mil mean?
Cytek Biosciences (CTKB) has a Research & Development of $36.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Cytek Biosciences and its competitors.
Is Cytek Biosciences' Research & Development too high?
Cytek Biosciences' current Research & Development is $36.3 Mil. Overall, Cytek Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cytek Biosciences' Research & Development compare to BBNX and TCMD?
Cytek Biosciences' Research & Development of $36.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Cytek Biosciences and its competitors. Cytek Biosciences's current Research & Development is $36.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cytek Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cytek Biosciences (CTKB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.82, compared to a current price of $4.46 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $36.3 Mil. Cytek Biosciences' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Cytek Biosciences (CTKB), the current Research & Development is $36.3 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 Cytek Biosciences (CTKB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cytek Biosciences stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.46 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.82. GuruFocus considers Cytek Biosciences to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CTKB:

  • Research & Development: $36.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: $5.82 vs. price of $4.46 (23.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Cytek Biosciences Business Description

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Address 47215 Lakeview Boulevard, Fremont, CA, USA, 94538
Cytek Biosciences Inc is a cell analysis solutions company advancing the next generation of research and clinical tools with its novel technical approach of leveraging the full spectrum of fluorescence signatures from multiple lasers to distinguish fluorescent tags on single cells. Its patented FSP technology optimizes sensitivity and accuracy through its optical and electronic designs that utilize an inventive method of light detection and distribution to a specifically selected number and type of detectors. Its FSP cell analyzers, the Cytek Aurora, Northern Lights, and Cytek Aurora Evo systems, deliver high-resolution, high-content and high-sensitivity cell analysis and address the inherent limitations of other technologies.
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