IDT (IDT) Research & Development: $55 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


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65 GF Score
Price $55.92
GF Value $50.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is IDT Research & Development?

IDT IDT +3.42% 65 Research & Development is $55 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates IDT with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.10 (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. IDT's Research & Development for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $14 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $55 Mil.

IDT  (NYSE:IDT) 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.

IDT Research & Development Related Terms

IDT Research & Development Historical Data

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IDT Research & Development Chart

IDT Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Research & Development
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IDT Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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IDT Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $55 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 $55 Mil mean?
IDT (IDT) has a Research & Development of $55 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on IDT and its competitors.
Is IDT's Research & Development too high?
IDT's current Research & Development is $55 Mil. Overall, IDT has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDT's Research & Development compare to SIFY and ATEX?
IDT's Research & Development of $55 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Telecommunication 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 IDT and its competitors. IDT's current Research & Development is $55 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDT (IDT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.10, compared to a current price of $55.92 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $55 Mil. IDT's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 IDT (IDT), the current Research & Development is $55 Mil as of Apr. 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 IDT (IDT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $55.92 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $50.10. GuruFocus considers IDT to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IDT:

  • Research & Development: $55 Mil
  • GF Value™: $50.10 vs. price of $55.92 (11.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs

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

IDT Business Description

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IDT Corp is a multinational holding company. It operates in the telecommunications and payment industries. It has four reportable business segments, Fintech, National Retail Solutions; net2phone and Traditional Communications, The Fintech segment is comprised of National Retail Solutions (NRS), an operator of a nationwide point of sale (POS) network providing payment processing, digital advertising, transaction data, and ancillary services, and BOSS Money, a provider of international money remittance and related value/payment transfer services. The net2phone segment provides unified cloud communications and telephony services to business customers.
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