FRRDF (Frontier Developments) Research & Development: $43.7 Mil (TTM As of Nov. 2025)


FRRDF Frontier Developments PLC FRRDF
60 GF Score
Price $6.00
GF Value $4.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Frontier Developments Research & Development?

Frontier Developments FRRDF 60 Research & Development is $43.7 Mil as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRRDF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Frontier Developments's Research & Development for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was $22.8 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was $43.7 Mil.

Frontier Developments  (OTCPK:FRRDF) 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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Frontier Developments 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.

Frontier Developments Research & Development Chart

Frontier Developments Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
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Frontier Developments Semi-Annual Data
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Frontier Developments Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $43.7 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 $43.7 Mil mean?
Frontier Developments (FRRDF) has a Research & Development of $43.7 Mil as of Nov. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Frontier Developments and its competitors.
Is Frontier Developments' Research & Development too high?
Frontier Developments' current Research & Development is $43.7 Mil. Overall, Frontier Developments has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Developments' Research & Development compare to NTES and EA?
Frontier Developments' Research & Development of $43.7 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 Frontier Developments and its competitors. Frontier Developments's current Research & Development is $43.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments (FRRDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.18, compared to a current price of $6.00 — trading 43.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $43.7 Mil. Frontier Developments' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Frontier Developments (FRRDF), the current Research & Development is $43.7 Mil as of Nov. 2025. 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 Frontier Developments (FRRDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.00 is trading 43.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.18. GuruFocus considers Frontier Developments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRRDF:

  • Research & Development: $43.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.18 vs. price of $6.00 (43.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Frontier Developments Business Description

Other Exchanges FDEVl:UKFDEV:UK5FD:Germany
Address Milton Road, 26 Science Park, Cambridge, GBR, CB4 0FP
Frontier Developments PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that develops and publishes video games for personal computers and consoles. The company is known for titles such as the Elite series, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution. It operates through game development and publishing, using in-house technology to create and distribute interactive entertainment software. Frontier Developments has one operating segment, being revenue from publishing games and revenue from other streams such as royalties and licensing. The majority of revenue is generated from Publishing revenue.
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