EDIT (Editas Medicine) Research & Development: $80.96 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


EDIT Editas Medicine Inc EDIT
51 GF Score
Price $2.74
GF Value $1.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Editas Medicine Research & Development?

Editas Medicine EDIT -2.14% 51 Research & Development is $80.96 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates EDIT with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Editas Medicine's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.60 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $80.96 Mil.

Editas Medicine  (NAS:EDIT) 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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Editas Medicine Research & Development Historical Data

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Editas Medicine Research & Development Chart

Editas Medicine Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Editas Medicine Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Editas Medicine 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 $80.96 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 $80.96 Mil mean?
Editas Medicine (EDIT) has a Research & Development of $80.96 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Editas Medicine and its competitors.
Is Editas Medicine's Research & Development too high?
Editas Medicine's current Research & Development is $80.96 Mil. Overall, Editas Medicine has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Editas Medicine's Research & Development compare to PRTA and XOMA?
Editas Medicine's Research & Development of $80.96 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 Editas Medicine and its competitors. Editas Medicine's current Research & Development is $80.96 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Editas Medicine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Editas Medicine (EDIT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.92, compared to a current price of $2.74 — trading 42.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $80.96 Mil. Editas Medicine's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 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 Editas Medicine (EDIT), the current Research & Development is $80.96 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 Editas Medicine (EDIT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Editas Medicine stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.74 is trading 42.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.92. GuruFocus considers Editas Medicine to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EDIT:

  • Research & Development: $80.96 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.92 vs. price of $2.74 (42.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Editas Medicine Business Description

Other Exchanges 0IFK:UK8EM:Germany
Address 11 Hurley Street, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02141
Editas Medicine Inc is a clinical-stage genome editing company dedicated to developing potentially transformative genomic medicines to treat a broad range of serious diseases. The company focuses on developing a proprietary gene editing platform based on CRISPR technology and continues to expand its capabilities. CRISPR uses a protein-RNA complex composed of an enzyme, including either Cas9 (CRISPR-associated protein 9) or Cas12a (CRISPR from Prevotella and Francisella 1, also known as Cpf1). The company has a single operating segment, which is the business of developing and commercializing gene editing technology.
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