FTK (Flotek Industries) Research & Development: $1.9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FTK Flotek Industries Inc FTK
60 GF Score
Price $21.89
GF Value $7.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Flotek Industries Research & Development?

Flotek Industries FTK +0.69% 60 Research & Development is $1.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FTK with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.53 (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. Flotek Industries's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.4 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.9 Mil.

Flotek Industries  (NYSE:FTK) 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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Flotek Industries 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.

Flotek Industries Research & Development Chart

Flotek Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Flotek Industries 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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Flotek Industries 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 $1.9 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 $1.9 Mil mean?
Flotek Industries (FTK) has a Research & Development of $1.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Flotek Industries and its competitors.
Is Flotek Industries' Research & Development too high?
Flotek Industries' current Research & Development is $1.9 Mil. Overall, Flotek Industries has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flotek Industries' Research & Development compare to CLB and EROK?
Flotek Industries' Research & Development of $1.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Flotek Industries and its competitors. Flotek Industries's current Research & Development is $1.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flotek Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flotek Industries (FTK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.53, compared to a current price of $21.89 — trading 190.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $1.9 Mil. Flotek Industries' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Flotek Industries (FTK), the current Research & Development is $1.9 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 Flotek Industries (FTK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flotek Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.89 is trading 190.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.53. GuruFocus considers Flotek Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FTK:

  • Research & Development: $1.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: $7.53 vs. price of $21.89 (190.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Flotek Industries Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges F2I0:Germany
Address 5775 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Suite 400, Houston, TX, USA, 77086
Flotek Industries Inc is a technology-driven specialty chemistry and data company. It has two reportable segments: Its Chemistry Technologies segment includes specialty chemistries, logistics and technology services. It also include integrated oil and gas companies, oilfield services companies, independent oil and gas companies, national and state-owned oil companies, and international supply chain management companies. The Data Analytics segment provides analytical measurement solutions and deliver real-time information and insights to customers to enable optimization of operations and reduction of emissions and their carbon intensity. Key revenue comes from its Chemistry Technologies segment.
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