Latch (LTCH) Research & Development: $54.49 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2022)

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What is Latch Research & Development?

Latch LTCH -20.75% 19 Research & Development is $54.49 Mil as of Mar. 2022. GuruFocus rates LTCH with a GF Score™ of 19/100.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Latch's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2022 was $18.26 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2022 was $54.49 Mil.

Latch  (OTCPK:LTCH) 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.

Latch Research & Development Related Terms

Latch Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Latch's Research & Development can be seen below:

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Latch Research & Development Chart

Latch Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21
Research & Development
18.34 25.31 45.85

Latch Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial 9.62 6.99 11.80 17.45 18.26
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Latch 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. 2022 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $54.49 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 $54.49 Mil mean?
Latch (LTCH) has a Research & Development of $54.49 Mil as of Mar. 2022. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Latch and its competitors.
Is Latch's Research & Development too high?
Latch's current Research & Development is $54.49 Mil. Overall, Latch has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Latch's Research & Development compare to AVYA and BNFT?
Latch's Research & Development of $54.49 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 Latch and its competitors. Latch's current Research & Development is $54.49 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Latch stock overvalued right now?
Latch (LTCH) has a current Research & Development of $54.49 Mil. The current Research & Development is $54.49 Mil. Latch's overall GF Score™ is 19/100. 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 Latch (LTCH), the current Research & Development is $54.49 Mil as of Mar. 2022. 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.

Latch Business Description

Address 1220 North Price Road, Suite 2, Olivette, MO, USA, 63132
Latch Inc is a technology company delivering an integrated ecosystem of hardware, software and services designed to enhance operations and experiences within buildings, serving the multifamily rental market. Its core offering is built around a proprietary, cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform (the DOOR Platform) that powers and manages the suite of smart access control devices (including locks, readers and intercoms) and smart home devices and integrates with other connected devices within a building. The company generates the majority of revenue revenue through the license of its SaaS over the cloud-based platform on a subscription-based arrangement. Geographically, the company operates in single segment being USA.
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