WALD (Waldencast) Research & Development: $0.0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


WALD Waldencast PLC WALD
35 GF Score
Price $1.51
GF Value $3.47
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Waldencast Research & Development?

Waldencast WALD -2.90% 35 Research & Development is $0.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates WALD with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.47 (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. Waldencast's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.0 Mil.

Waldencast  (NAS:WALD) 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.

Waldencast Research & Development Related Terms

Waldencast 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.

Waldencast Research & Development Chart

Waldencast Annual Data
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Research & Development
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Waldencast Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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Waldencast 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 $0.0 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 $0.0 Mil mean?
Waldencast (WALD) has a Research & Development of $0.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Waldencast and its competitors.
Is Waldencast's Research & Development too high?
Waldencast's current Research & Development is $0.0 Mil. Overall, Waldencast has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waldencast's Research & Development compare to ACU and SKIN?
Waldencast's Research & Development of $0.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Waldencast and its competitors. Waldencast's current Research & Development is $0.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waldencast stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast (WALD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.47, compared to a current price of $1.51 — trading 56.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $0.0 Mil. Waldencast's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Waldencast (WALD), the current Research & Development is $0.0 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 Waldencast (WALD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.51 is trading 56.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.47. GuruFocus considers Waldencast to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WALD:

  • Research & Development: $0.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3.47 vs. price of $1.51 (56.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Waldencast Business Description

Address 81 Fulham Road, London, GBR, SW3 6RD
Waldencast PLC is a beauty and wellness operating platform. The company is organized into two reportable segments namely Obagi Skincare and Milk Makeup. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Obagi Medical segment. The Obagi Medical segment is engaged in developing, marketing, and selling skin health products. The Milk Makeup segment includes developing, marketing, and selling cosmetics, skincare, and other beauty products. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from North America region.
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