OUSTZ (Ouster) Research & Development: $66.27 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


OUSTZ Ouster Inc OUSTZ
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What is Ouster Research & Development?

Ouster OUSTZ 62 Research & Development is $66.27 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OUSTZ with a GF Score™ of 62/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Ouster's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $16.08 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $66.27 Mil.

Ouster  (NAS:OUSTZ) 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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Ouster Research & Development Historical Data

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Ouster Research & Development Chart

Ouster Annual Data
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Ouster Quarterly Data
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Ouster 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 $66.27 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 $66.27 Mil mean?
Ouster (OUSTZ) has a Research & Development of $66.27 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ouster and its competitors.
Is Ouster's Research & Development too high?
Ouster's current Research & Development is $66.27 Mil. Overall, Ouster has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ouster's Research & Development compare to BHE and KN?
Ouster's Research & Development of $66.27 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 Ouster and its competitors. Ouster's current Research & Development is $66.27 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ouster stock overvalued right now?
Ouster (OUSTZ) has a current Research & Development of $66.27 Mil. The current Research & Development is $66.27 Mil. Ouster's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Ouster (OUSTZ), the current Research & Development is $66.27 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.

Ouster Business Description

Other Exchanges OUST:USA
Address 350 Treat Avenue, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94110
Ouster Inc is a provider of lidar sensors for the automotive, industrial, robotics, and smart infrastructure industries. Ouster's products include high-resolution scanning and solid-state digital lidar sensors, Velodyne Lidar sensors, and software solutions. The company operates in the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It derives maximum revenue from the Americas. The Company operates as one reportable and operating segment, which relates to the sale and production of lidar sensor kits.
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