D2L (DTLIF) Research & Development: $49.6 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


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69 GF Score
Price $7.21
GF Value $10.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is D2L Research & Development?

D2L DTLIF -0.41% 69 Research & Development is $49.6 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates DTLIF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.06 (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. D2L's Research & Development for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $13.1 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $49.6 Mil.

D2L  (OTCPK:DTLIF) 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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D2L Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

D2L Research & Development Chart

D2L Annual Data
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D2L Quarterly Data
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D2L Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $49.6 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 $49.6 Mil mean?
D2L (DTLIF) has a Research & Development of $49.6 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on D2L and its competitors.
Is D2L's Research & Development too high?
D2L's current Research & Development is $49.6 Mil. Overall, D2L has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does D2L's Research & Development compare to CRM and SHOP?
D2L's Research & Development of $49.6 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 D2L and its competitors. D2L's current Research & Development is $49.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is D2L stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D2L (DTLIF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.06, compared to a current price of $7.21 — trading 28.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $49.6 Mil. D2L's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 D2L (DTLIF), the current Research & Development is $49.6 Mil as of Apr. 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 D2L (DTLIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D2L stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.21 is trading 28.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.06. GuruFocus considers D2L to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DTLIF:

  • Research & Development: $49.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: $10.06 vs. price of $7.21 (28.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

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

D2L Business Description

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Address 137 Glasgow Street, Suite 560, Kitchener, ON, CAN, N2G 4X8
D2L Inc is a learning innovation company. It provides cloud-based learning software for higher education institutions, kindergarten to grade 12 (K-12) schools and districts, and private sector enterprises. The company serves K-12, higher education, associations, and the corporate sector. Its product includes D2L Brightspace and D2L Wave. Geographically, It operates in United States, Canada and Rest of the World, where it derives maximum revenue from United States.
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