RCAT (Red Cat Holdings) Research & Development: $22.43 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


RCAT Red Cat Holdings Inc RCAT
80 GF Score
Price $9.36
GF Value $7.91
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Red Cat Holdings Research & Development?

Red Cat Holdings RCAT -8.34% 80 Research & Development is $22.43 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates RCAT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Red Cat Holdings's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.97 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $22.43 Mil.

Red Cat Holdings  (NAS:RCAT) 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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Red Cat Holdings Research & Development Historical Data

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Red Cat Holdings Research & Development Chart

Red Cat Holdings Annual Data
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Red Cat Holdings Quarterly Data
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Red Cat Holdings 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 $22.43 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 $22.43 Mil mean?
Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) has a Research & Development of $22.43 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Red Cat Holdings and its competitors.
Is Red Cat Holdings' Research & Development too high?
Red Cat Holdings' current Research & Development is $22.43 Mil. Overall, Red Cat Holdings has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Red Cat Holdings' Research & Development compare to DCO and AVEX?
Red Cat Holdings' Research & Development of $22.43 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Red Cat Holdings and its competitors. Red Cat Holdings's current Research & Development is $22.43 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Red Cat Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.91, compared to a current price of $9.36 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $22.43 Mil. Red Cat Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Red Cat Holdings (RCAT), the current Research & Development is $22.43 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 Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Red Cat Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.36 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.91. GuruFocus considers Red Cat Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RCAT:

  • Research & Development: $22.43 Mil
  • GF Value™: $7.91 vs. price of $9.36 (18.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Red Cat Holdings Business Description

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Address 2800 South West Temple, Suite 5, South Salt Lake, UT, USA, 84115
Red Cat Holdings Inc is a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations. Its suite of solutions includes the Arachnid family of ISR and precision strike drones, which includes the Black Widow, a small unmanned ISR system; and WEB (Warfighter Electronic Bridge) GCS, designed to command and control an entire drone family of systems for military operations. Its other offerings include Edge 130 Blue drone systems, Trichon, a fixed-wing VTOL for extended endurance and range, and FANG FPV drones optimized for military operations with precision strike capabilities. The firm's Division includes Teal, FlightWave, and Blue Ops.
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