Ziff Davis (STU:JXC1) Research & Development: €50 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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STU:JXC1 Ziff Davis Inc STU:JXC1
77 GF Score
Price €47.60
GF Value €45.66
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What is Ziff Davis Research & Development?

Ziff Davis STU:JXC1 -1.24% 77 Research & Development is €50 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:JXC1 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.66. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Ziff Davis's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €12 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €50 Mil.

Ziff Davis  (STU:JXC1) 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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Ziff Davis Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

Ziff Davis Research & Development Chart

Ziff Davis Annual Data
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Ziff Davis Quarterly Data
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Ziff Davis Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €50 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 €50 Mil mean?
Ziff Davis (STU:JXC1) has a Research & Development of €50 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors.
Is Ziff Davis' Research & Development too high?
Ziff Davis' current Research & Development is €50 Mil. Overall, Ziff Davis has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ziff Davis' Research & Development compare to STGW and DV?
Ziff Davis' Research & Development of €50 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Ziff Davis and its competitors. Ziff Davis's current Research & Development is €50 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ziff Davis stock overvalued right now?
Ziff Davis (STU:JXC1) has a current Research & Development of €50 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.66, compared to a current price of €47.60 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €50 Mil. Ziff Davis' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Ziff Davis (STU:JXC1), the current Research & Development is €50 Mil as of Jun. 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 Ziff Davis (STU:JXC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ziff Davis stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €47.60 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €45.66.

Key valuation signals for STU:JXC1:

  • Research & Development: €50 Mil
  • GF Value™: €45.66 vs. price of €47.60 (4.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:JXC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ziff Davis Business Description

Other Exchanges ZD:USAZ2DV34:Brazil
Address 114 5th Avenue, 15th Floor New York, NY 10011
Ziff Davis is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity, and martech.
77GF Score

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