RingCentral (LTS:0V50) Research & Development: $317 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0V50 RingCentral Inc LTS:0V50
71 GF Score
Price $38.70
GF Value $37.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is RingCentral Research & Development?

RingCentral LTS:0V50 +6.29% 71 Research & Development is $317 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0V50 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. RingCentral's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $82 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $317 Mil.

RingCentral  (LTS:0V50) 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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RingCentral Research & Development Historical Data

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RingCentral Research & Development Chart

RingCentral Annual Data
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RingCentral Quarterly Data
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RingCentral 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 $317 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 $317 Mil mean?
RingCentral (LTS:0V50) has a Research & Development of $317 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on RingCentral and its competitors.
Is RingCentral's Research & Development too high?
RingCentral's current Research & Development is $317 Mil. Overall, RingCentral has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RingCentral's Research & Development compare to NATL and QTWO?
RingCentral's Research & Development of $317 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 RingCentral and its competitors. RingCentral's current Research & Development is $317 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RingCentral stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RingCentral (LTS:0V50) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.90, compared to a current price of $38.70 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $317 Mil. RingCentral's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 RingCentral (LTS:0V50), the current Research & Development is $317 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 RingCentral (LTS:0V50) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RingCentral stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $38.70 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.90. GuruFocus considers RingCentral to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0V50:

  • Research & Development: $317 Mil
  • GF Value™: $37.90 vs. price of $38.70 (2.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0V50 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

RingCentral Business Description

Address 20 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA, USA, 94002
RingCentral is a unified communications as a service, or UCaaS, provider. Its software helps users communicate and collaborate via voice, video, and messaging across all device types and all from one platform. RingCentral helps customers modernize and move from legacy on-premises systems to modern, cloud-based systems. Beyond its core RingCentral MVP solution, RingCentral also offers a cloud-based contact center solution, a stand-alone video meetings solution, and webinars.
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