AOUT (American Outdoor Brands) Research & Development: $6.1 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


AOUT American Outdoor Brands Inc AOUT
59 GF Score
Price $11.72
GF Value $9.11
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is American Outdoor Brands Research & Development?

American Outdoor Brands AOUT +17.05% 59 Research & Development is $6.1 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates AOUT with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. American Outdoor Brands's Research & Development for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.6 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $6.1 Mil.

American Outdoor Brands  (NAS:AOUT) 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 Outdoor Brands Research & Development Related Terms

American Outdoor Brands Research & Development Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for American Outdoor Brands'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 Outdoor Brands Research & Development Chart

American Outdoor Brands Annual Data
Trend Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Research & Development
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 5.50 6.36 6.85 7.71 6.09

American Outdoor Brands Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.22 1.96 1.22 1.33 1.58
AOUT
59GF Score
American Outdoor Brands Inc AOUT
Research & Development is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

American Outdoor Brands 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 $6.1 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 $6.1 Mil mean?
American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) has a Research & Development of $6.1 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on American Outdoor Brands and its competitors.
Is American Outdoor Brands' Research & Development too high?
American Outdoor Brands' current Research & Development is $6.1 Mil. Overall, American Outdoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Outdoor Brands' Research & Development compare to CLAR and PLBY?
American Outdoor Brands' Research & Development of $6.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Outdoor Brands and its competitors. American Outdoor Brands's current Research & Development is $6.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Outdoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.11, compared to a current price of $11.72 — trading 28.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $6.1 Mil. American Outdoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 American Outdoor Brands (AOUT), the current Research & Development is $6.1 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 American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.72 is trading 28.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.11. GuruFocus considers American Outdoor Brands to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AOUT:

  • Research & Development: $6.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: $9.11 vs. price of $11.72 (28.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

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

American Outdoor Brands Business Description

Address 1800 North Route Z, Columbia, MO, USA, 65202
American Outdoor Brands Inc is engaged in the business of providing outdoor products and accessories for hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and personal security and defense products. The company designs and produces products and accessories, including shooting supplies, rest, vaults, and other related accessories; premium sportsman knives and tools for fishing and hunting; land management tools for hunting preparedness; harvesting products for post-hunt or post-fishing activities; electro-optical devices, including hunting optics, firearm aiming devices, flashlights, and laser grips; reloading, gunsmithing, and firearm cleaning supplies; and survival, camping, and emergency preparedness products.
59GF Score

Get the complete analysis for AOUT

Research & Development is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$11.72
Price
$9.11
GF Value