Cloudflare (FRA:8CF) Research & Development: €471 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:8CF Cloudflare Inc FRA:8CF
78 GF Score
Price €194.80
GF Value €148.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cloudflare Research & Development?

Cloudflare FRA:8CF +0.21% 78 Research & Development is €471 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:8CF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €148.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Cloudflare's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €131 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €471 Mil.

Cloudflare  (FRA:8CF) 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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Cloudflare Research & Development Historical Data

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Cloudflare Research & Development Chart

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Cloudflare Quarterly Data
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Cloudflare 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 €471 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 €471 Mil mean?
Cloudflare (FRA:8CF) has a Research & Development of €471 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Cloudflare and its competitors.
Is Cloudflare's Research & Development too high?
Cloudflare's current Research & Development is €471 Mil. Overall, Cloudflare has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cloudflare's Research & Development compare to SNPS and FTNT?
Cloudflare's Research & Development of €471 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 Cloudflare and its competitors. Cloudflare's current Research & Development is €471 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cloudflare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cloudflare (FRA:8CF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €148.24, compared to a current price of €194.80 — trading 31.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €471 Mil. Cloudflare's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 Cloudflare (FRA:8CF), the current Research & Development is €471 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 Cloudflare (FRA:8CF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cloudflare stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €194.80 is trading 31.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €148.24. GuruFocus considers Cloudflare to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8CF:

  • Research & Development: €471 Mil
  • GF Value™: €148.24 vs. price of €194.80 (31.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8CF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cloudflare Business Description

Address 101 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94107
Cloudflare is a software company based in San Francisco, California, that offers security and web performance offerings by utilizing a distributed, serverless content delivery network, or CDN. The firm's edge computing platform, Workers, builds on this infrastructure by enabling clients to deploy and run code without the need to manage or maintain servers.
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