HCGS (HighCom Global Security) Research & Development: $0.08 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2018)


What is HighCom Global Security Research & Development?

HighCom Global Security HCGS Research & Development is $0.08 Mil as of Dec. 2018.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. HighCom Global Security's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was $0.01 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2018 was $0.08 Mil.

HighCom Global Security  (OTCPK:HCGS) 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.

HighCom Global Security Research & Development Related Terms

HighCom Global Security Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HighCom Global Security'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.

HighCom Global Security Research & Development Chart

HighCom Global Security Annual Data
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HighCom Global Security Quarterly Data
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HighCom Global Security Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2018 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.08 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 $0.08 Mil mean?
HighCom Global Security (HCGS) has a Research & Development of $0.08 Mil as of Dec. 2018. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on HighCom Global Security and its competitors.
Is HighCom Global Security's Research & Development too high?
HighCom Global Security's current Research & Development is $0.08 Mil.
How does HighCom Global Security's Research & Development compare to DTII and UUU?
HighCom Global Security's Research & Development of $0.08 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 HighCom Global Security and its competitors. HighCom Global Security's current Research & Development is $0.08 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HighCom Global Security stock overvalued right now?
HighCom Global Security (HCGS) has a current Research & Development of $0.08 Mil. The current Research & Development is $0.08 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 HighCom Global Security (HCGS), the current Research & Development is $0.08 Mil as of Dec. 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.

HighCom Global Security Business Description

Address 2901 East 4th Avenue, Unit J, Columbus, OH, USA, 43219
HighCom Global Security Inc is a provider of equipment and services for the security and defense industries. It acquires, manages and builds businesses which provide specialized, mission-critical solutions that address the needs of its customers. The company's businesses continuously develops solutions that enable customers to achieve their objectives. Its HighCom Armor division provides high performance and affordable body armor, personal protective equipment, and armor systems and related accessories, while its BlastGard division has patented BlastWrap technology that acts as a virtual tent to effectively mitigate blast effects and suppress post-blast fires.