DOCN (DigitalOcean Holdings) Research & Development: $170.9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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DOCN DigitalOcean Holdings Inc DOCN
68 GF Score
Price $117.50
GF Value $46.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is DigitalOcean Holdings Research & Development?

DigitalOcean Holdings DOCN -2.27% 68 Research & Development is $170.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DOCN with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. DigitalOcean Holdings's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $48.8 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $170.9 Mil.

DigitalOcean Holdings  (NYSE:DOCN) 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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DigitalOcean Holdings Research & Development Historical Data

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DigitalOcean Holdings Research & Development Chart

DigitalOcean Holdings Annual Data
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DigitalOcean Holdings Quarterly Data
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DigitalOcean 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $170.9 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 $170.9 Mil mean?
DigitalOcean Holdings (DOCN) has a Research & Development of $170.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on DigitalOcean Holdings and its competitors.
Is DigitalOcean Holdings' Research & Development too high?
DigitalOcean Holdings' current Research & Development is $170.9 Mil. Overall, DigitalOcean Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DigitalOcean Holdings' Research & Development compare to NTNX and RBRK?
DigitalOcean Holdings' Research & Development of $170.9 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 DigitalOcean Holdings and its competitors. DigitalOcean Holdings's current Research & Development is $170.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DigitalOcean Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DigitalOcean Holdings (DOCN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.87, compared to a current price of $117.50 — trading 150.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $170.9 Mil. DigitalOcean Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 DigitalOcean Holdings (DOCN), the current Research & Development is $170.9 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 DigitalOcean Holdings (DOCN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DigitalOcean Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $117.50 is trading 150.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.87. GuruFocus considers DigitalOcean Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DOCN:

  • Research & Development: $170.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: $46.87 vs. price of $117.50 (150.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

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

DigitalOcean Holdings Business Description

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Address 105 Edgeview Drive, Suite 425, Broomfield, CO, USA, 80021
DigitalOcean Holdings Inc is a cloud computing platform offering on-demand infrastructure and platform tools for developers, start-ups, and small and medium-sized businesses. The customers use the platform for a wide range of cases, such as web and mobile applications, website hosting, e-commerce, media and gaming, personal web projects, and managed services, among many others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America and also has a presence in Europe, Asia, and the Rest of the world.
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