Upwork (MEX:UPWK) Research & Development: MXN3,344 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:UPWK Upwork Inc MEX:UPWK
53 GF Score
Price MXN156.00
GF Value MXN245.24
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Upwork Research & Development?

Upwork MEX:UPWK 53 Research & Development is MXN3,344 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:UPWK with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN245.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Upwork's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN781 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,344 Mil.

Upwork  (MEX:UPWK) 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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Upwork Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

Upwork Research & Development Chart

Upwork Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,442.87 3,013.17 3,010.60 4,364.74 3,340.85

Upwork Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 944.19 844.36 871.24 847.26 780.94
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Upwork 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 MXN3,344 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 MXN3,344 Mil mean?
Upwork (MEX:UPWK) has a Research & Development of MXN3,344 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Upwork and its competitors.
Is Upwork's Research & Development too high?
Upwork's current Research & Development is MXN3,344 Mil. Overall, Upwork has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Upwork's Research & Development compare to GRPN and NXDR?
Upwork's Research & Development of MXN3,344 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Interactive Media 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 Upwork and its competitors. Upwork's current Research & Development is MXN3,344 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Upwork stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upwork (MEX:UPWK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN245.24, compared to a current price of MXN156.00 — trading 36.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is MXN3,344 Mil. Upwork's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 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 Upwork (MEX:UPWK), the current Research & Development is MXN3,344 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 Upwork (MEX:UPWK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upwork stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN156.00 is trading 36.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN245.24. GuruFocus considers Upwork to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:UPWK:

  • Research & Development: MXN3,344 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN245.24 vs. price of MXN156.00 (36.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Upwork Business Description

Address 530 Lytton Avenue, Suite 301, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94301
Upwork Inc is a United States-based company that operates an online marketplace that enables businesses to find and work with skilled independent professionals. The company develops platform for hiring and freelancing purposes and connects businesses with AI-enabled talent across every on-demand work type, including freelance, agency, fractional, and payrolled. The business generates revenue from Talent and Clients across the USA, India, Pakistan, the Philippines and the rest of the world. Maximum revenue of the company is derived from Talent segment.
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