ESNR (Electronic Sensor Technology) Research & Development: $0.44 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2009)


What is Electronic Sensor Technology Research & Development?

Electronic Sensor Technology ESNR -99.00% Research & Development is $0.44 Mil as of Sep. 2009.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Electronic Sensor Technology's Research & Development for the three months ended in Sep. 2009 was $0.10 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2009 was $0.44 Mil.

Electronic Sensor Technology  (OTCPK:ESNR) 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.

Electronic Sensor Technology Research & Development Related Terms

Electronic Sensor Technology Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Electronic Sensor Technology's Research & Development can be seen below:

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Electronic Sensor Technology Research & Development Chart

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Electronic Sensor Technology 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. 2009 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.44 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 $0.44 Mil mean?
Electronic Sensor Technology (ESNR) has a Research & Development of $0.44 Mil as of Sep. 2009. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Electronic Sensor Technology and its competitors.
Is Electronic Sensor Technology's Research & Development too high?
Electronic Sensor Technology's current Research & Development is $0.44 Mil.
How does Electronic Sensor Technology's Research & Development compare to TRWRF and UCLE?
Electronic Sensor Technology's Research & Development of $0.44 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 Electronic Sensor Technology and its competitors. Electronic Sensor Technology's current Research & Development is $0.44 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electronic Sensor Technology stock overvalued right now?
Electronic Sensor Technology (ESNR) has a current Research & Development of $0.44 Mil. The current Research & Development is $0.44 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 Electronic Sensor Technology (ESNR), the current Research & Development is $0.44 Mil as of Sep. 2009. 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.

Electronic Sensor Technology Business Description

Address 1125-B Business Center Circle, Newbury Park, CA, USA, 91320
Electronic Sensor Technology Inc has developed and patented a breakthrough chemical vapor analysis process. This process applies gas chromatography calculations and technology toward a wide variety of industries, including Homeland Security, Life Sciences, Chemical and Petrochemical, Food & Beverage and Environmental.