KEYS (Keysight Technologies) Research & Development: $1,131 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


KEYS Keysight Technologies Inc KEYS
82 GF Score
Price $328.66
GF Value $197.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Keysight Technologies Research & Development?

Keysight Technologies KEYS -8.72% 82 Research & Development is $1,131 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates KEYS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $197.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Keysight Technologies's Research & Development for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $320 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,131 Mil.

Keysight Technologies  (NYSE:KEYS) 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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Keysight Technologies Research & Development Historical Data

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Keysight Technologies Research & Development Chart

Keysight Technologies Annual Data
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Keysight Technologies Quarterly Data
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Keysight Technologies 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 $1,131 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 $1,131 Mil mean?
Keysight Technologies (KEYS) has a Research & Development of $1,131 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Keysight Technologies and its competitors.
Is Keysight Technologies' Research & Development too high?
Keysight Technologies' current Research & Development is $1,131 Mil. Overall, Keysight Technologies has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keysight Technologies' Research & Development compare to GRMN and COHR?
Keysight Technologies' Research & Development of $1,131 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 Keysight Technologies and its competitors. Keysight Technologies's current Research & Development is $1,131 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keysight Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keysight Technologies (KEYS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $197.99, compared to a current price of $328.66 — trading 66% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $1,131 Mil. Keysight Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Keysight Technologies (KEYS), the current Research & Development is $1,131 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 Keysight Technologies (KEYS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keysight Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $328.66 is trading 66% above its estimated GF Value™ of $197.99. GuruFocus considers Keysight Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KEYS:

  • Research & Development: $1,131 Mil
  • GF Value™: $197.99 vs. price of $328.66 (66% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Keysight Technologies Business Description

Address 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA, USA, 95403
Keysight Technologies is a leader in the field of testing and measurement, helping electronics OEMs and suppliers alike bring products to market to fit industry standards and specifications. Keysight specializes in the communications market, but also supplies into the government, automotive, industrial, and semiconductor manufacturing markets. Keysight's solutions include testing tools, analytical software, and services. The firm's stated objective is to reduce time to market and improve efficiency at its more than 30,000 customers.
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