CMOT (Curtiss Motorcycles Co) Research & Development: $0.15 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2015)

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What is Curtiss Motorcycles Co Research & Development?

Curtiss Motorcycles Co CMOT Research & Development is $0.15 Mil as of Sep. 2015.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Curtiss Motorcycles Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was $0.08 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2015 was $0.15 Mil.

Curtiss Motorcycles Co  (OTCPK:CMOT) 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.

Curtiss Motorcycles Co Research & Development Related Terms

Curtiss Motorcycles Co Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Curtiss Motorcycles Co's Research & Development can be seen below:

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* 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.

Curtiss Motorcycles Co Research & Development Chart

Curtiss Motorcycles Co Annual Data
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Curtiss Motorcycles Co Quarterly Data
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Curtiss Motorcycles Co 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. 2015 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.15 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 $0.15 Mil mean?
Curtiss Motorcycles Co (CMOT) has a Research & Development of $0.15 Mil as of Sep. 2015. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Curtiss Motorcycles Co and its competitors.
Is Curtiss Motorcycles Co's Research & Development too high?
Curtiss Motorcycles Co's current Research & Development is $0.15 Mil.
How does Curtiss Motorcycles Co's Research & Development compare to FUV and MCFT?
Curtiss Motorcycles Co's Research & Development of $0.15 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Curtiss Motorcycles Co and its competitors. Curtiss Motorcycles Co's current Research & Development is $0.15 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Curtiss Motorcycles Co stock overvalued right now?
Curtiss Motorcycles Co (CMOT) has a current Research & Development of $0.15 Mil. The current Research & Development is $0.15 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 Curtiss Motorcycles Co (CMOT), the current Research & Development is $0.15 Mil as of Sep. 2015. 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.

Curtiss Motorcycles Co Business Description

Address 8118 Parkway Drive, Leeds, AL, USA, 35094
Curtiss Motorcycles Co Inc is an American manufacturer of handcrafted luxury electric motorbikes. The Company is the creator of the motorcycles pre-sold online. Operations of the company are conducted in the United States and generate revenue from sales of motorbikes and other related products and services.