CHNGQ (China Natural Gas) Research & Development: $0.0 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2013)

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What is China Natural Gas Research & Development?

China Natural Gas CHNGQ -95.00% Research & Development is $0.0 Mil as of Sep. 2013.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. China Natural Gas's Research & Development for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.0 Mil.

China Natural Gas  (OTCPK:CHNGQ) 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.

China Natural Gas Research & Development Related Terms

China Natural Gas Research & Development Historical Data

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China Natural Gas 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. 2013 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.0 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 $0.0 Mil mean?
China Natural Gas (CHNGQ) has a Research & Development of $0.0 Mil as of Sep. 2013. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on China Natural Gas and its competitors.
Is China Natural Gas' Research & Development too high?
China Natural Gas' current Research & Development is $0.0 Mil.
How does China Natural Gas' Research & Development compare to SXEEQ and CNIG?
China Natural Gas' Research & Development of $0.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 China Natural Gas and its competitors. China Natural Gas's current Research & Development is $0.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Natural Gas stock overvalued right now?
China Natural Gas (CHNGQ) has a current Research & Development of $0.0 Mil. The current Research & Development is $0.0 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 China Natural Gas (CHNGQ), the current Research & Development is $0.0 Mil as of Sep. 2013. 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.

China Natural Gas Business Description

Address 35 Tang Yan Road, 19th Floor Building B, Van Metropolis, Hi-Tech Zone, Shaanxi Province, Xian, CHN, 710065
China Natural Gas Inc through its subsidiaries engages in sales & distribution of natural gas and gasoline to commercial, industrial & residential customers, construction of pipeline networks, installation of natural gas fittings & parts for end-users.