DNA (Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings) Research & Development: $215.6 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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GF Value $5.95
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What is Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Research & Development?

Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings DNA -5.64% 60 Research & Development is $215.6 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates DNA with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $46.2 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $215.6 Mil.

Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings  (NYSE:DNA) 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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Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Research & Development Historical Data

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Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Research & Development Chart

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Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Quarterly Data
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Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $215.6 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 $215.6 Mil mean?
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings (DNA) has a Research & Development of $215.6 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings and its competitors.
Is Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings' Research & Development too high?
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings' current Research & Development is $215.6 Mil. Overall, Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings' Research & Development compare to RZLT and EIKN?
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings' Research & Development of $215.6 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 Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings and its competitors. Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings's current Research & Development is $215.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings (DNA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.95, compared to a current price of $6.53 — trading 9.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $215.6 Mil. Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings (DNA), the current Research & Development is $215.6 Mil as of Jun. 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 Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings (DNA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.53 is trading 9.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.95. GuruFocus considers Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DNA:

  • Research & Development: $215.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: $5.95 vs. price of $6.53 (9.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

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Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges DNA:Mexico
Address 27 Drydock Avenue, 8th Floor, Boston, MA, USA, 02210
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Inc is the platform for cell programming, providing flexible, end-to-end services that solve challenges for organizations across diverse markets, from food and agriculture to pharmaceuticals to industrial and specialty chemicals. The Company reorganized its operations into two operating and reportable segments: Cell Engineering engaged in providing biological R&D services for customers across a range of industries and Biosecurity that provides services to government and commercial customers to identify, monitor, prevent, mitigate, and ultimately protect humanity from biological threats. The maximum of revenue is from Cell Engineering Segment.
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