PAR (PAR Technology) Research & Development: $84.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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Price $16.38
GF Value $53.40
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is PAR Technology Research & Development?

PAR Technology PAR +6.50% 53 Research & Development is $84.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PAR with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. PAR Technology's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $22.0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $84.0 Mil.

PAR Technology  (NYSE:PAR) 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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PAR Technology Research & Development Historical Data

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PAR Technology Research & Development Chart

PAR Technology Annual Data
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PAR Technology 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 $84.0 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 $84.0 Mil mean?
PAR Technology (PAR) has a Research & Development of $84.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on PAR Technology and its competitors.
Is PAR Technology's Research & Development too high?
PAR Technology's current Research & Development is $84.0 Mil. Overall, PAR Technology has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PAR Technology's Research & Development compare to VTEX and SVMB?
PAR Technology's Research & Development of $84.0 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 PAR Technology and its competitors. PAR Technology's current Research & Development is $84.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PAR Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PAR Technology (PAR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.40, compared to a current price of $16.38 — trading 69.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $84.0 Mil. PAR Technology'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 PAR Technology (PAR), the current Research & Development is $84.0 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 PAR Technology (PAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PAR Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $16.38 is trading 69.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $53.40. GuruFocus considers PAR Technology to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PAR:

  • Research & Development: $84.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $53.40 vs. price of $16.38 (69.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs

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

PAR Technology Business Description

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Address PAR Technology Park, 8383 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford, NY, USA, 13413-4991
PAR Technology Corp is a foodservice technology company providing omnichannel cloud-based software and hardware solutions to the restaurant industry in three restaurant categories - quick service, fast casual, and table service - and the retail industry, including convenience and fuel retailers (C-Stores). Its product and service offerings include point-of-sale, customer engagement and loyalty, digital ordering and delivery, operational intelligence, payment processing, hardware, and related technologies, solutions, and services. The company generates revenue from subscription service, Sale of Hardware products, and Professional Service.
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