UTSI (UTStarcom Holdings) Research & Development: $4.64 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


UTSI UTStarcom Holdings Corp UTSI
51 GF Score
Price $2.38
GF Value $1.99
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is UTStarcom Holdings Research & Development?

UTStarcom Holdings UTSI +2.17% 51 Research & Development is $4.64 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates UTSI with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. UTStarcom Holdings's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.32 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $4.64 Mil.

UTStarcom Holdings  (NAS:UTSI) 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.

UTStarcom Holdings Research & Development Related Terms

UTStarcom 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.

UTStarcom Holdings Research & Development Chart

UTStarcom Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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UTStarcom Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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UTStarcom 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.64 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 $4.64 Mil mean?
UTStarcom Holdings (UTSI) has a Research & Development of $4.64 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on UTStarcom Holdings and its competitors.
Is UTStarcom Holdings' Research & Development too high?
UTStarcom Holdings' current Research & Development is $4.64 Mil. Overall, UTStarcom Holdings has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UTStarcom Holdings' Research & Development compare to BOSC and FKWL?
UTStarcom Holdings' Research & Development of $4.64 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 UTStarcom Holdings and its competitors. UTStarcom Holdings's current Research & Development is $4.64 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UTStarcom Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UTStarcom Holdings (UTSI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.99, compared to a current price of $2.38 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $4.64 Mil. UTStarcom Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 UTStarcom Holdings (UTSI), the current Research & Development is $4.64 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 UTStarcom Holdings (UTSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UTStarcom Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.38 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.99. GuruFocus considers UTStarcom Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UTSI:

  • Research & Development: $4.64 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.99 vs. price of $2.38 (19.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs

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

UTStarcom Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges UTSI:MexicoUT5:Germany
Address 368 Liuhe Road, 4th Floor, South Wing, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, CHN, 310052
UTStarcom Holdings Corp is engaged in providing telecommunication and networking products, solutions and services, focusing on optical networking, carrier-class packet optical, network synchronization, broadband products and a Software Defined Networking (SDN) platform optimized for AI networking infrastructure, mobile backhaul, metro aggregation, broadband access and value-added services. The Company operates through two segments: Equipment, which includes the sale of network infrastructure and application products such as broadband and wireless infrastructure technologies, and Services, which generates maximum revenue and provides support and operational services for equipment products. The Company generates maximum revenue from Japan.
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