RBBN (Ribbon Communications) Research & Development: $179.7 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


RBBN Ribbon Communications Inc RBBN
56 GF Score
Price $2.19
GF Value $2.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Ribbon Communications Research & Development?

Ribbon Communications RBBN -2.45% 56 Research & Development is $179.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates RBBN with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Ribbon Communications's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $44.4 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $179.7 Mil.

Ribbon Communications  (NAS:RBBN) 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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Ribbon Communications Research & Development Historical Data

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Ribbon Communications Research & Development Chart

Ribbon Communications Annual Data
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Ribbon Communications Quarterly Data
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Ribbon Communications 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 $179.7 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 $179.7 Mil mean?
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) has a Research & Development of $179.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ribbon Communications and its competitors.
Is Ribbon Communications' Research & Development too high?
Ribbon Communications' current Research & Development is $179.7 Mil. Overall, Ribbon Communications has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ribbon Communications' Research & Development compare to PUBM and CRNC?
Ribbon Communications' Research & Development of $179.7 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 Ribbon Communications and its competitors. Ribbon Communications's current Research & Development is $179.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ribbon Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ribbon Communications (RBBN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.98, compared to a current price of $2.19 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $179.7 Mil. Ribbon Communications' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Ribbon Communications (RBBN), the current Research & Development is $179.7 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 Ribbon Communications (RBBN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ribbon Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.19 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.98. GuruFocus considers Ribbon Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for RBBN:

  • Research & Development: $179.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.98 vs. price of $2.19 (26.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Ribbon Communications Business Description

Other Exchanges NU42:Germany
Address 6500 Chase Oaks Boulevard, Suite 100, Plano, TX, USA, 75023
Ribbon Communications Inc provides communications technology to service providers and enterprises, offering software and high-performance hardware products, network solutions, and services for secure data and voice communications, as well as high-bandwidth networking for residential and enterprise customers across industries such as finance, education, government, utilities, and transportation. It operates through two segments: Cloud and Edge, which generate maximum revenue and deliver software-centric, cloud-native solutions for VoIP, VoLTE, VoNR, and unified communications, and IP Optical Networks, which support growing telecommunications traffic from 5G, distributed cloud computing, and other applications. The Company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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