HSII (Heidrick & Struggles International) Research & Development: $25 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)


HSII Heidrick & Struggles International Inc HSII
65 GF Score
Price $59.01
GF Value $37.59
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What is Heidrick & Struggles International Research & Development?

Heidrick & Struggles International HSII 65 Research & Development is $25 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates HSII with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.59. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Heidrick & Struggles International's Research & Development for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $6 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $25 Mil.

Heidrick & Struggles International  (NAS:HSII) 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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Heidrick & Struggles International Research & Development Historical Data

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Heidrick & Struggles International Research & Development Chart

Heidrick & Struggles International Annual Data
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Heidrick & Struggles International Quarterly Data
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Heidrick & Struggles International Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $25 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 $25 Mil mean?
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a Research & Development of $25 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International's Research & Development too high?
Heidrick & Struggles International's current Research & Development is $25 Mil. Overall, Heidrick & Struggles International has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidrick & Struggles International's Research & Development compare to MAN and NSP?
Heidrick & Struggles International's Research & Development of $25 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Business Services 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 Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Research & Development is $25 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International stock overvalued right now?
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a current Research & Development of $25 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.59, compared to a current price of $59.01 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $25 Mil. Heidrick & Struggles International's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII), the current Research & Development is $25 Mil as of Sep. 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidrick & Struggles International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $59.01 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.59.

Key valuation signals for HSII:

  • Research & Development: $25 Mil
  • GF Value™: $37.59 vs. price of $59.01 (57% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Heidrick & Struggles International Business Description

Address 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 4900, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606-6303
Heidrick & Struggles International Inc is a leadership advisory firm providing executive search and consulting services to businesses and business leaders world wide. The company's operating segments include the executive search business which operates in the Americas; Europe; Asia Pacific and On-Demand Talent and Heidrick Consulting. It generates maximum revenue from the Americas.
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