IOT (Samsara) Research & Development: $359 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


IOT Samsara Inc IOT
76 GF Score
Price $30.95
GF Value $56.17
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Samsara Research & Development?

Samsara IOT -1.09% 76 Research & Development is $359 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates IOT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $56.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Samsara's Research & Development for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $98 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $359 Mil.

Samsara  (NYSE:IOT) 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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Samsara Research & Development Historical Data

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Samsara Research & Development Chart

Samsara Annual Data
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Samsara Quarterly Data
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Samsara 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 $359 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 $359 Mil mean?
Samsara (IOT) has a Research & Development of $359 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Samsara and its competitors.
Is Samsara's Research & Development too high?
Samsara's current Research & Development is $359 Mil. Overall, Samsara has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsara's Research & Development compare to OKTA and FFIV?
Samsara's Research & Development of $359 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 Samsara and its competitors. Samsara's current Research & Development is $359 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsara stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsara (IOT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $56.17, compared to a current price of $30.95 — trading 44.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $359 Mil. Samsara's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Samsara (IOT), the current Research & Development is $359 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 Samsara (IOT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsara stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $30.95 is trading 44.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $56.17. GuruFocus considers Samsara to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for IOT:

  • Research & Development: $359 Mil
  • GF Value™: $56.17 vs. price of $30.95 (44.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Samsara Business Description

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Address 1 De Haro Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94107
Samsara Inc provides an end-to-end solution for operations. The company's Connected Operations Platform consolidates data from its IoT devices and a growing ecosystem of connected assets and third-party systems, and makes it easy for organizations to access, analyze, and act on data insights using its cloud dashboard, custom alerts and reports, mobile apps, and workflows. The company derives almost all of its revenue from subscription services. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States. The company's customers range from small and medium-sized businesses to state and local governments.
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