GRND (Grindr) Research & Development: $54.6 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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Price $14.27
GF Value $17.41
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What is Grindr Research & Development?

Grindr GRND +5.20% 50 Research & Development is $54.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GRND with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Grindr's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $15.9 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $54.6 Mil.

Grindr  (NYSE:GRND) 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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Grindr 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.

Grindr Research & Development Chart

Grindr Annual Data
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Research & Development
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Grindr Quarterly Data
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Grindr 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 $54.6 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 $54.6 Mil mean?
Grindr (GRND) has a Research & Development of $54.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Grindr and its competitors.
Is Grindr's Research & Development too high?
Grindr's current Research & Development is $54.6 Mil. Overall, Grindr has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grindr's Research & Development compare to ALRM and VERX?
Grindr's Research & Development of $54.6 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 Grindr and its competitors. Grindr's current Research & Development is $54.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grindr stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grindr (GRND) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.41, compared to a current price of $14.27 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $54.6 Mil. Grindr's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Grindr (GRND), the current Research & Development is $54.6 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 Grindr (GRND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grindr stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.27 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.41. GuruFocus considers Grindr to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GRND:

  • Research & Development: $54.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: $17.41 vs. price of $14.27 (18.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Grindr Business Description

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Address 750 N. San Vincente Boulevard, Suite RE 1400, West Hollywood, CA, USA, 90069
Grindr Inc is a social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. It is a social network that brings together gay and bisexual men who want to meet other men close to them in a completely discrete and anonymous way, without having to give any personal information or having to fill out a profile with confidential information in order to register.
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