Electronic Arts (FRA:ERT) Research & Development: €2,431 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:ERT Electronic Arts Inc FRA:ERT
77 GF Score
Price €177.00
GF Value €137.77
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Electronic Arts Research & Development?

Electronic Arts FRA:ERT +0.57% 77 Research & Development is €2,431 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:ERT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €137.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Electronic Arts's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €633 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,431 Mil.

Electronic Arts  (FRA:ERT) 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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Electronic Arts Research & Development Historical Data

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Electronic Arts Research & Development Chart

Electronic Arts Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Research & Development
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Electronic Arts 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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Electronic Arts 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 €2,431 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 €2,431 Mil mean?
Electronic Arts (FRA:ERT) has a Research & Development of €2,431 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Electronic Arts and its competitors.
Is Electronic Arts' Research & Development too high?
Electronic Arts' current Research & Development is €2,431 Mil. Overall, Electronic Arts has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electronic Arts' Research & Development compare to TTWO and RBLX?
Electronic Arts' Research & Development of €2,431 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Interactive Media 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 Electronic Arts and its competitors. Electronic Arts's current Research & Development is €2,431 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electronic Arts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electronic Arts (FRA:ERT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €137.77, compared to a current price of €177.00 — trading 28.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €2,431 Mil. Electronic Arts' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Electronic Arts (FRA:ERT), the current Research & Development is €2,431 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 Electronic Arts (FRA:ERT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electronic Arts stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €177.00 is trading 28.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €137.77. GuruFocus considers Electronic Arts to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ERT:

  • Research & Development: €2,431 Mil
  • GF Value™: €137.77 vs. price of €177.00 (28.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Electronic Arts Business Description

Address 209 Redwood Shores Parkway, Redwood City, CA, USA, 94065
Electronic Arts is one of the largest global developers and publishers of video games. Its most important franchises are the Madden NFL and FC soccer games, which it releases annually. In 2024, it also relaunched its American college football game. Other major franchises include Apex Legends, Battlefield, and The Sims. Typically, about three-quarters of the firm's sales are from in-game spending, with the remainder coming from initial game sales.
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