ADFS (American Defense Systems) Research & Development: $0.05 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2012)


What is American Defense Systems Research & Development?

American Defense Systems ADFS Research & Development is $0.05 Mil as of Sep. 2012.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. American Defense Systems's Research & Development for the three months ended in Sep. 2012 was $0.02 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2012 was $0.05 Mil.

American Defense Systems  (OTCPK:ADFS) 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.

American Defense Systems Research & Development Related Terms

American Defense Systems Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Defense Systems's Research & Development can be seen below:

* 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.

American Defense Systems Research & Development Chart

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American Defense Systems Quarterly Data
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American Defense Systems Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2012 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.05 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 $0.05 Mil mean?
American Defense Systems (ADFS) has a Research & Development of $0.05 Mil as of Sep. 2012. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on American Defense Systems and its competitors.
Is American Defense Systems' Research & Development too high?
American Defense Systems' current Research & Development is $0.05 Mil.
How does American Defense Systems' Research & Development compare to ASDN and MKRS?
American Defense Systems' Research & Development of $0.05 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 American Defense Systems and its competitors. American Defense Systems's current Research & Development is $0.05 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Defense Systems stock overvalued right now?
American Defense Systems (ADFS) has a current Research & Development of $0.05 Mil. The current Research & Development is $0.05 Mil. 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 American Defense Systems (ADFS), the current Research & Development is $0.05 Mil as of Sep. 2012. 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.

American Defense Systems Business Description

Address 3440 Toringdon way, suite 205, Room 218, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28277
American Defense Systems Inc is a defense and security products company engaged in three business areas: customized transparent and opaque armor solutions; architectural hardening and perimeter defense and tactical training products and services. It serves US government agencies, general contractors and other commercial and private entities operating in high-threat locations.