CrowdStrike Holdings (XSWX:CRWD) Research & Development: CHF1,157 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


XSWX:CRWD CrowdStrike Holdings Inc XSWX:CRWD
79 GF Score
Price CHF156.66
GF Value CHF103.09
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What is CrowdStrike Holdings Research & Development?

CrowdStrike Holdings XSWX:CRWD 79 Research & Development is CHF1,157 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CRWD with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF103.09. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. CrowdStrike Holdings's Research & Development for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF322 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF1,157 Mil.

CrowdStrike Holdings  (XSWX:CRWD) 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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CrowdStrike Holdings Research & Development Historical Data

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CrowdStrike Holdings Research & Development Chart

CrowdStrike Holdings Annual Data
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CrowdStrike Holdings Quarterly Data
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CrowdStrike 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 Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF1,157 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 CHF1,157 Mil mean?
CrowdStrike Holdings (XSWX:CRWD) has a Research & Development of CHF1,157 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on CrowdStrike Holdings and its competitors.
Is CrowdStrike Holdings' Research & Development too high?
CrowdStrike Holdings' current Research & Development is CHF1,157 Mil. Overall, CrowdStrike Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CrowdStrike Holdings' Research & Development compare to ?
CrowdStrike Holdings' Research & Development of CHF1,157 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 CrowdStrike Holdings and its competitors. CrowdStrike Holdings's current Research & Development is CHF1,157 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CrowdStrike Holdings stock overvalued right now?
CrowdStrike Holdings (XSWX:CRWD) has a current Research & Development of CHF1,157 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF103.09, compared to a current price of CHF156.66 — trading 52% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is CHF1,157 Mil. CrowdStrike Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 CrowdStrike Holdings (XSWX:CRWD), the current Research & Development is CHF1,157 Mil as of Apr. 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 CrowdStrike Holdings (XSWX:CRWD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CrowdStrike Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF156.66 is trading 52% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF103.09.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CRWD:

  • Research & Development: CHF1,157 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF103.09 vs. price of CHF156.66 (52% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

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

CrowdStrike Holdings Business Description

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Address 206 E. 9th Street, Suite 1400, Austin, TX, USA, 78701
CrowdStrike is a cloud-native cybersecurity company specializing in security verticals such as endpoint, cloud workload, identity, and security operations. CrowdStrike's primary offering is its Falcon platform, which provides enterprises with a unified view to detect and respond to security threats across their IT infrastructure. The Austin, Texas-based firm was founded in 2011 and went public in 2019.
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