Gen Digital (LTS:0AD5) Research & Development: $409 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0AD5 Gen Digital Inc LTS:0AD5
85 GF Score
Price $26.95
GF Value $33.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Gen Digital Research & Development?

Gen Digital LTS:0AD5 85 Research & Development is $409 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0AD5 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Gen Digital's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $104 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $409 Mil.

Gen Digital  (LTS:0AD5) 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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Gen Digital Research & Development Historical Data

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Gen Digital Research & Development Chart

Gen Digital Annual Data
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Gen Digital 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 $409 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 $409 Mil mean?
Gen Digital (LTS:0AD5) has a Research & Development of $409 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Gen Digital and its competitors.
Is Gen Digital's Research & Development too high?
Gen Digital's current Research & Development is $409 Mil. Overall, Gen Digital has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gen Digital's Research & Development compare to RBRK and DOCN?
Gen Digital's Research & Development of $409 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 Gen Digital and its competitors. Gen Digital's current Research & Development is $409 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gen Digital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gen Digital (LTS:0AD5) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.59, compared to a current price of $26.95 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $409 Mil. Gen Digital's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Gen Digital (LTS:0AD5), the current Research & Development is $409 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 Gen Digital (LTS:0AD5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gen Digital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $26.95 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.59. GuruFocus considers Gen Digital to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0AD5:

  • Research & Development: $409 Mil
  • GF Value™: $33.59 vs. price of $26.95 (19.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0AD5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Gen Digital Business Description

Address 60 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Suite 1000, Tempe, AZ, USA, 85281
Gen is a cybersecurity pure-play that offers security, identity protection, and privacy solutions to individual consumers. The firm's cyber safety offerings, via brands such as Norton, Avast, and LifeLock, have long maintained their positions as some of the most recognizable consumer-focused security and identity-protection products.
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