SSNC (SS&C Technologies Holdings) Research & Development: $513 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SSNC SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc SSNC
77 GF Score
Price $65.64
GF Value $81.87
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is SS&C Technologies Holdings Research & Development?

SS&C Technologies Holdings SSNC -0.51% 77 Research & Development is $513 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SSNC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $81.87 (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. SS&C Technologies Holdings's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $135 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $513 Mil.

SS&C Technologies Holdings  (NAS:SSNC) 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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SS&C Technologies Holdings Research & Development Historical Data

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SS&C Technologies Holdings Research & Development Chart

SS&C Technologies Holdings Annual Data
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SS&C Technologies Holdings Quarterly Data
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SS&C Technologies 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 $513 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 $513 Mil mean?
SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC) has a Research & Development of $513 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on SS&C Technologies Holdings and its competitors.
Is SS&C Technologies Holdings' Research & Development too high?
SS&C Technologies Holdings' current Research & Development is $513 Mil. Overall, SS&C Technologies Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SS&C Technologies Holdings' Research & Development compare to PTC and GRAB?
SS&C Technologies Holdings' Research & Development of $513 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 SS&C Technologies Holdings and its competitors. SS&C Technologies Holdings's current Research & Development is $513 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SS&C Technologies Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $81.87, compared to a current price of $65.64 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $513 Mil. SS&C Technologies Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC), the current Research & Development is $513 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 SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SS&C Technologies Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $65.64 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $81.87. GuruFocus considers SS&C Technologies Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SSNC:

  • Research & Development: $513 Mil
  • GF Value™: $81.87 vs. price of $65.64 (19.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

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

SS&C Technologies Holdings Business Description

Address 80 Lamberton Road, Windsor, CT, USA, 06095
SS&C Technologies provides software products and software-enabled services to a variety of customers primarily in financial services. Acquisitions are a large part of SS&C's history. SS&C GlobeOp provides fund administration services to alternative and traditional asset managers. In addition, SS&C provides portfolio accounting, portfolio management, trading, banking/lending, and other software to asset managers, banks, and financial advisors. SS&C's purchase of Intralinks makes it a leading player in virtual deal room solutions. With its 2018 purchase of DST Systems, SS&C gained a foothold in the healthcare industry with pharmacy health management solutions and medical claim administration services. In 2022, SS&C acquired robotic process automation software firm Blue Prism.
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