ESNC (EnSync) Research & Development: $4.59 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2018)

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What is EnSync Research & Development?

EnSync ESNC Research & Development is $4.59 Mil as of Sep. 2018.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. EnSync's Research & Development for the three months ended in Sep. 2018 was $1.24 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2018 was $4.59 Mil.

EnSync  (OTCPK:ESNC) 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.

EnSync Research & Development Related Terms

EnSync Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EnSync'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.

EnSync Research & Development Chart

EnSync Annual Data
Trend Jun09 Jun10 Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18
Research & Development
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EnSync Quarterly Data
Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18
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EnSync 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. 2018 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.59 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 $4.59 Mil mean?
EnSync (ESNC) has a Research & Development of $4.59 Mil as of Sep. 2018. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on EnSync and its competitors.
Is EnSync's Research & Development too high?
EnSync's current Research & Development is $4.59 Mil.
How does EnSync's Research & Development compare to competitors?
EnSync's Research & Development of $4.59 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products 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 EnSync and its competitors. EnSync's current Research & Development is $4.59 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EnSync stock overvalued right now?
EnSync (ESNC) has a current Research & Development of $4.59 Mil. The current Research & Development is $4.59 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 EnSync (ESNC), the current Research & Development is $4.59 Mil as of Sep. 2018. 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.

EnSync Business Description

Address N88 W13901 Main Street, Suite 200, Menomonee Falls, WI, USA, 53051
EnSync Inc develops, licenses, and manufactures energy management systems solutions serving the commercial and industrial C&I building, utility, and off-grid markets. It develops and commercializes product and service solutions for the distributed energy generation market, including energy management systems, energy storage systems, applications, and the Internet of energy platforms that link distributed energy resources with the grid network. The company's products include Matrix energy management system and advanced energy storage products.