QMCO (Quantum) Research & Development: $23.5 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


QMCO Quantum Corp QMCO
45 GF Score
Price $11.66
GF Value $3.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Quantum Research & Development?

Quantum QMCO -9.90% 45 Research & Development is $23.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates QMCO with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Quantum's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.6 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $23.5 Mil.

Quantum  (NAS:QMCO) 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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Quantum Research & Development Historical Data

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Quantum 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 $23.5 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 $23.5 Mil mean?
Quantum (QMCO) has a Research & Development of $23.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Quantum and its competitors.
Is Quantum's Research & Development too high?
Quantum's current Research & Development is $23.5 Mil. Overall, Quantum has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quantum's Research & Development compare to QTEX and VTIX?
Quantum's Research & Development of $23.5 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 Quantum and its competitors. Quantum's current Research & Development is $23.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quantum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum (QMCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.48, compared to a current price of $11.66 — trading 235.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $23.5 Mil. Quantum's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 7 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 Quantum (QMCO), the current Research & Development is $23.5 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 Quantum (QMCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.66 is trading 235.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.48. GuruFocus considers Quantum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for QMCO:

  • Research & Development: $23.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3.48 vs. price of $11.66 (235.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Quantum Business Description

Other Exchanges 0A7S:UKQNT:Germany
Address 10770 E. Briarwood Avenue, Centennial, CO, USA, 80112
Quantum Corp is a United States-based company that delivers end-to-end data management solutions designed for unstructured data in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). It provides one of the comprehensive and cost-efficient solutions for the entire data lifecycle. The group provides solutions for video, images, audio, and other large files because this unstructured data represents. Its portfolio of products includes primary storage software and systems, secondary storage software and systems, as well as devices and media. The group operates in three geographic regions: Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC).
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