SGHT (Sight Sciences) Research & Development: $12.72 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SGHT Sight Sciences Inc SGHT
72 GF Score
Price $5.48
GF Value $4.49
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sight Sciences Research & Development?

Sight Sciences SGHT -0.36% 72 Research & Development is $12.72 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SGHT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Sight Sciences's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.55 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.72 Mil.

Sight Sciences  (NAS:SGHT) 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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Sight Sciences Research & Development Historical Data

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Sight Sciences Research & Development Chart

Sight Sciences Annual Data
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Sight Sciences Quarterly Data
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Sight Sciences 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 $12.72 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 $12.72 Mil mean?
Sight Sciences (SGHT) has a Research & Development of $12.72 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Sight Sciences and its competitors.
Is Sight Sciences' Research & Development too high?
Sight Sciences' current Research & Development is $12.72 Mil. Overall, Sight Sciences has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sight Sciences' Research & Development compare to QSI and TMCI?
Sight Sciences' Research & Development of $12.72 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Sight Sciences and its competitors. Sight Sciences's current Research & Development is $12.72 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sight Sciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sight Sciences (SGHT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.49, compared to a current price of $5.48 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $12.72 Mil. Sight Sciences' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Sight Sciences (SGHT), the current Research & Development is $12.72 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 Sight Sciences (SGHT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sight Sciences stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.48 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.49. GuruFocus considers Sight Sciences to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGHT:

  • Research & Development: $12.72 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.49 vs. price of $5.48 (22.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Sight Sciences Business Description

Address 4040 Campbell Avenue, Suite 100, Menlo Park, CA, USA, 94025
Sight Sciences Inc is an ophthalmic medical device company focused on the development and commercialization of surgical and nonsurgical technologies for the treatment of prevalent eye diseases. The company operates through two segments: Interventional Glaucoma, which generates the majority of revenue and includes the OMNI Surgical System family of products and the SION Surgical Instrument used in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery to reduce intraocular pressure in adult patients with open-angle glaucoma; and Interventional Dry Eye, which includes the TearCare System, an interventional device designed to melt and facilitate the removal of meibomian gland obstructions and restore gland functionality in adult patients with evaporative dry eye disease.
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