Company / R&D Expense
AMBARELLA INC R&D Expense History
FY2017-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D Expense
$238.5M
FY2025
5-year range
$204.9M / $238.5M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+5.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#104 of 248
Information Technology
What the data says
At $239M, AMBARELLA INC's r&d expense ranks #104 of 248 in the Information Technology sector. R&D Expense has increased for 8 consecutive years, from $116M in FY2017 to $239M in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$239M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +11.1%.
Improved from $215M to $239M over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
R&D Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +5.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +11.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#104 of 248 in Information TechnologyTop 42% of 248This company $238.5M Sector average $941.5M
▼
-74.7% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- AMBARELLA INC's r&d expense has grown for 8 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +11.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, r&d expense increased 5.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #104 out of 248 companies in the Information Technology sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low Piotroski F-Score: 1/9 (multiple financial health concerns)
- Altman Z-Score 1.09 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | R&D ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | - | - |
| FY2025 | $238.5M | +5.5% |
| FY2024 | $226.1M | +5.1% |
| FY2023 | $215.1M | +4.9% |
| FY2022 | $204.9M | +22.5% |
| FY2021 | $167.3M | +18.9% |
| FY2020 | $140.8M | +8.5% |
| FY2019 | $129.7M | +1.3% |
| FY2018 | $128.1M | +10.9% |
| FY2017 | $115.5M | +14.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated May 23, 2026