ELCO (Elcom International) Research & Development: $0.42 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2008)


What is Elcom International Research & Development?

Elcom International ELCO Research & Development is $0.42 Mil as of Jun. 2008.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Elcom International's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2008 was $0.05 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2008 was $0.42 Mil.

Elcom International  (OTCPK:ELCO) 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.

Elcom International Research & Development Related Terms

Elcom International Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elcom International's Research & Development can be seen below:

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Elcom International Research & Development Chart

Elcom International Annual Data
Trend Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07
Research & Development
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Elcom International Quarterly Data
Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08
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Elcom International Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2008 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.42 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 $0.42 Mil mean?
Elcom International (ELCO) has a Research & Development of $0.42 Mil as of Jun. 2008. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Elcom International and its competitors.
Is Elcom International's Research & Development too high?
Elcom International's current Research & Development is $0.42 Mil.
How does Elcom International's Research & Development compare to BVSN and CLCI?
Elcom International's Research & Development of $0.42 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software 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 Elcom International and its competitors. Elcom International's current Research & Development is $0.42 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elcom International stock overvalued right now?
Elcom International (ELCO) has a current Research & Development of $0.42 Mil. The current Research & Development is $0.42 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 Elcom International (ELCO), the current Research & Development is $0.42 Mil as of Jun. 2008. 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.

Elcom International Business Description

Address 300 Granite Street, Suite 412, Braintree, MA, USA, 02184
Elcom International Inc develops and licenses proprietary software systems that enable users to buy and sell merchandise through computer networks. The company's Personal Electronic Commerce Online System is software that enables clients to automate procurement functions, such as pricing, invoicing, and payment. In addition, users can create electronic marketplaces to conduct online transactions with both suppliers and distributors. PECOS is offered as both licensed software and as a hosted application.