China Specialty Glass AG (FRA:8GS) Research & Development: €2.3 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2014)


What is China Specialty Glass AG Research & Development?

China Specialty Glass AG FRA:8GS Research & Development is €2.3 Mil as of Jun. 2014.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. China Specialty Glass AG's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2014 was €0.5 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2014 was €2.3 Mil.

China Specialty Glass AG  (FRA:8GS) 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 Specialty Glass AG Research & Development Related Terms

China Specialty Glass AG Research & Development Historical Data

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China Specialty Glass AG Research & Development Chart

China Specialty Glass AG Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Research & Development
0.00 1.91 2.52 2.58

China Specialty Glass AG Quarterly Data
Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.66 0.84 0.56 0.47 0.48

China Specialty Glass AG 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. 2014 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2.3 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 €2.3 Mil mean?
China Specialty Glass AG (FRA:8GS) has a Research & Development of €2.3 Mil as of Jun. 2014. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on China Specialty Glass AG and its competitors.
Is China Specialty Glass AG's Research & Development too high?
China Specialty Glass AG's current Research & Development is €2.3 Mil.
How does China Specialty Glass AG's Research & Development compare to DTII and VCON?
China Specialty Glass AG's Research & Development of €2.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Business Services 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 Specialty Glass AG and its competitors. China Specialty Glass AG's current Research & Development is €2.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Specialty Glass AG stock overvalued right now?
China Specialty Glass AG (FRA:8GS) has a current Research & Development of €2.3 Mil. The current Research & Development is €2.3 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 Specialty Glass AG (FRA:8GS), the current Research & Development is €2.3 Mil as of Jun. 2014. 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 Specialty Glass AG Business Description

Address An den Romerhuegeln 1, Grunwald, DEU, 82031
China Specialty Glass AG is a glass manufacturer in China. It develops, produces and sells specialty glass under its Hing Wah brand. It operates into three business segments namely automotive security glass; bank security glass and construction glass.