KVHI (KVH Industries) Research & Development: $3.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


KVHI KVH Industries Inc KVHI
51 GF Score
Price $9.58
GF Value $5.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is KVH Industries Research & Development?

KVH Industries KVHI +2.89% 51 Research & Development is $3.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KVHI with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. KVH Industries's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.7 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.0 Mil.

KVH Industries  (NAS:KVHI) 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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KVH Industries Research & Development Historical Data

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KVH Industries Research & Development Chart

KVH Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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KVH Industries Quarterly Data
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KVH Industries 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 $3.0 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 $3.0 Mil mean?
KVH Industries (KVHI) has a Research & Development of $3.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on KVH Industries and its competitors.
Is KVH Industries' Research & Development too high?
KVH Industries' current Research & Development is $3.0 Mil. Overall, KVH Industries has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KVH Industries' Research & Development compare to KORE and RDCM?
KVH Industries' Research & Development of $3.0 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 KVH Industries and its competitors. KVH Industries's current Research & Development is $3.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KVH Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KVH Industries (KVHI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.86, compared to a current price of $9.58 — trading 63.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $3.0 Mil. KVH Industries' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 KVH Industries (KVHI), the current Research & Development is $3.0 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 KVH Industries (KVHI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KVH Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.58 is trading 63.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.86. GuruFocus considers KVH Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KVHI:

  • Research & Development: $3.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $5.86 vs. price of $9.58 (63.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs

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

KVH Industries Business Description

Address 50 Enterprise Center, Middletown, RI, USA, 02842
KVH Industries Inc provides integrated, end-to-end services, software, and hardware that support its customers' need for access to the Internet, VoIP, operations content, and entertainment services. It offers high-speed Internet and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services via satellite and integrated 5G/LTE cellular communications to mobile users at sea and on land. The company also provides commercially licensed entertainment, including news, sports, music, and movies, to commercial and leisure customers in the maritime, hotel, and retail markets. It operates in several geographic areas, including internationally. Revenues are generated from international locations, mainly consisting of Singapore, Canada, South America, European Union and other European countries, and other regions.
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