TENB (Tenable Holdings) Research & Development: $226 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TENB Tenable Holdings Inc TENB
69 GF Score
Price $27.92
GF Value $48.77
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Tenable Holdings Research & Development?

Tenable Holdings TENB +2.27% 69 Research & Development is $226 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TENB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Tenable Holdings's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $56 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $226 Mil.

Tenable Holdings  (NAS:TENB) 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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Tenable Holdings 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.

Tenable Holdings Research & Development Chart

Tenable Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Tenable Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Tenable 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 $226 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 $226 Mil mean?
Tenable Holdings (TENB) has a Research & Development of $226 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Tenable Holdings and its competitors.
Is Tenable Holdings' Research & Development too high?
Tenable Holdings' current Research & Development is $226 Mil. Overall, Tenable Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tenable Holdings' Research & Development compare to TDC and NTCT?
Tenable Holdings' Research & Development of $226 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 Tenable Holdings and its competitors. Tenable Holdings's current Research & Development is $226 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tenable Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tenable Holdings (TENB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.77, compared to a current price of $27.92 — trading 42.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $226 Mil. Tenable Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Tenable Holdings (TENB), the current Research & Development is $226 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 Tenable Holdings (TENB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tenable Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $27.92 is trading 42.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $48.77. GuruFocus considers Tenable Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TENB:

  • Research & Development: $226 Mil
  • GF Value™: $48.77 vs. price of $27.92 (42.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Tenable Holdings Business Description

Address 6100 Merriweather Drive, 12th Floor, Columbia, MD, USA, 21044
Founded in 2002, Tenable is a cybersecurity company that began providing vulnerability management solutions under its Nessus software. In recent years, Tenable has expanded its portfolio to provide a broader range of exposure management modules. Solutions include cloud security and compliance, active directory management, operational technology security and advanced vulnerability analytics. The Maryland-based company went public in 2018.
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