TELA (TELA Bio) Research & Development: $9.02 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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52 GF Score
Price $0.78
GF Value $1.67
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is TELA Bio Research & Development?

TELA Bio TELA +6.19% 52 Research & Development is $9.02 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TELA with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. TELA Bio's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.34 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.02 Mil.

TELA Bio  (NAS:TELA) 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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TELA Bio Research & Development Historical Data

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TELA Bio Research & Development Chart

TELA Bio Annual Data
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TELA Bio 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 $9.02 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 $9.02 Mil mean?
TELA Bio (TELA) has a Research & Development of $9.02 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on TELA Bio and its competitors.
Is TELA Bio's Research & Development too high?
TELA Bio's current Research & Development is $9.02 Mil. Overall, TELA Bio has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TELA Bio's Research & Development compare to NSPR and BDMD?
TELA Bio's Research & Development of $9.02 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 TELA Bio and its competitors. TELA Bio's current Research & Development is $9.02 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TELA Bio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TELA Bio (TELA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.67, compared to a current price of $0.78 — trading 53.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $9.02 Mil. TELA Bio's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 TELA Bio (TELA), the current Research & Development is $9.02 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 TELA Bio (TELA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TELA Bio stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.78 is trading 53.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.67. GuruFocus considers TELA Bio to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TELA:

  • Research & Development: $9.02 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.67 vs. price of $0.78 (53.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs

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

TELA Bio Business Description

Address 1 Great Valley Parkway, Suite 24, Malvern, PA, USA, 19355
TELA Bio Inc a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on providing soft-tissue reconstruction solutions that optimize clinical outcomes by prioritizing the preservation and restoration of the patient's anatomy. Its growing product portfolio is purposefully designed to leverage the patient's natural healing response while minimizing long-term exposure to permanent synthetic materials. The company's OviTex portfolio consists of multiple product configurations intended to address various surgical procedures within hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction, including ventral, inguinal, and hiatal hernia repair.
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