ASFX (American Scientific Resources) Research & Development: $ Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2011)


What is American Scientific Resources Research & Development?

American Scientific Resources ASFX -96.67% Research & Development is $ Mil as of Sep. 2011.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. American Scientific Resources's Research & Development for the three months ended in Sep. 2011 was $0.00 Mil. American Scientific Resources does not have enough years/quarters to calculate the Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2011.

American Scientific Resources  (OTCPK:ASFX) 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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American Scientific Resources Research & Development Historical Data

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American Scientific Resources Research & Development Chart

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American Scientific Resources Research & Development Calculation

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

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $ Mil mean?
American Scientific Resources (ASFX) has a Research & Development of $ Mil as of Sep. 2011. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on American Scientific Resources and its competitors.
Is American Scientific Resources' Research & Development too high?
American Scientific Resources' current Research & Development is $ Mil.
How does American Scientific Resources' Research & Development compare to GNID and QTXB?
American Scientific Resources' Research & Development of $ Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Scientific Resources and its competitors. American Scientific Resources's current Research & Development is $ Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Scientific Resources stock overvalued right now?
American Scientific Resources (ASFX) has a current Research & Development of $ Mil. The current Research & Development is $ 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 Scientific Resources (ASFX), the current Research & Development is $ Mil as of Sep. 2011. 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.

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