HNST (The Honest Co) Research & Development: $7.4 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


HNST The Honest Co Inc HNST
60 GF Score
Price $3.64
GF Value $2.85
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is The Honest Co Research & Development?

The Honest Co HNST -1.76% 60 Research & Development is $7.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HNST with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. The Honest Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.9 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.4 Mil.

The Honest Co  (NAS:HNST) 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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The Honest Co Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

The Honest Co Research & Development Chart

The Honest Co Annual Data
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The Honest Co Quarterly Data
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The Honest Co 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 $7.4 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 $7.4 Mil mean?
The Honest Co (HNST) has a Research & Development of $7.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on The Honest Co and its competitors.
Is The Honest Co's Research & Development too high?
The Honest Co's current Research & Development is $7.4 Mil. Overall, The Honest Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Honest Co's Research & Development compare to MAGN and NUS?
The Honest Co's Research & Development of $7.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 The Honest Co and its competitors. The Honest Co's current Research & Development is $7.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Honest Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Honest Co (HNST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.85, compared to a current price of $3.64 — trading 27.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $7.4 Mil. The Honest Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 The Honest Co (HNST), the current Research & Development is $7.4 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 The Honest Co (HNST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Honest Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.64 is trading 27.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.85. GuruFocus considers The Honest Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HNST:

  • Research & Development: $7.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.85 vs. price of $3.64 (27.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

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

The Honest Co Business Description

Address 12130 Millennium Drive, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90094
The Honest Co Inc is a personal care company dedicated to creating cleanly-formulated and sustainably-designed products for everyone from babies to adults. By combining thoughtful design with science-based innovation, the company delivers personal care products for everyone from babies to adults, spanning categories across wipes, personal care, diapers, and beauty. It has three product categories namely; Diapers and Wipes, Skin and Personal Care, and Household and Wellness, out of which the majority of its revenue is generated from the sale of diapers and wipes. The company operates only in the United States.
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