WSTL (Westell Technologies) Research & Development: $3.87 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Westell Technologies Research & Development?

Westell Technologies WSTL -0.35% 40 Research & Development is $3.87 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates WSTL with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Westell Technologies's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.08 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.87 Mil.

Westell Technologies  (OTCPK:WSTL) 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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Westell Technologies Research & Development Historical Data

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Westell Technologies Research & Development Chart

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Westell Technologies 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.87 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 $3.87 Mil mean?
Westell Technologies (WSTL) has a Research & Development of $3.87 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Westell Technologies and its competitors.
Is Westell Technologies' Research & Development too high?
Westell Technologies' current Research & Development is $3.87 Mil. Overall, Westell Technologies has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westell Technologies' Research & Development compare to AIRG and WATT?
Westell Technologies' Research & Development of $3.87 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 Westell Technologies and its competitors. Westell Technologies's current Research & Development is $3.87 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westell Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Westell Technologies (WSTL) has a current Research & Development of $3.87 Mil. The current Research & Development is $3.87 Mil. Westell Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Westell Technologies (WSTL), the current Research & Development is $3.87 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.

Westell Technologies Business Description

Address 750 North Commons Drive, Aurora, IL, USA, 60504
Westell Technologies Inc designs, manufactures, and distributes telecommunications solutions, which are sold to the telephone companies. It is organized into the following operating segments: In-Building Wireless (IBW), Intelligent Site Management (ISM), and Communications Network Solutions (CNS). The majority of its revenue is generated from the ISM segment, which includes a suite of remote units that provide machine-to-machine communications that enable operators to remotely monitor, manage, and control physical site infrastructure and support systems. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States of America.
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