Non-Current Assets
Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets
DigitalOcean Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets decreased by 22.8% to $34.54M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 22.8%, from $44.72M to $34.54M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates aggressive investment in external innovation, while a decrease may signal project completion, commercialization, or impairment charges.
Detailed definition
This represents the value of acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D) projects that have not yet reached com...
Peer comparison
Common in pharmaceutical and medical device sectors where M&A is a primary driver of R&D pipelines.
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indefinite_lived_rd_assetsHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $32.37M | $30.92M | $44.72M | $34.54M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | -4.5% | +44.7% | -22.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | -4.5% | +44.7% | -22.8% |
Range$0.00 – $44.72M
Avg YoY Growth+5.8%
Median YoY Growth-4.5%
Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is DigitalOcean's indefinite-lived research and development assets?
- DigitalOcean (DOCN) reported indefinite-lived research and development assets of $34.54M in Q4 2025.
- How has DigitalOcean's indefinite-lived research and development assets changed year-over-year?
- DigitalOcean's indefinite-lived research and development assets decreased by 22.8% year-over-year, from $44.72M to $34.54M.
- What does indefinite-lived research and development assets mean?
- The value of ongoing research projects acquired from other companies that are not yet ready for sale.