LSCG (Lighting Science Group) Research & Development: $2.90 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2017)


What is Lighting Science Group Research & Development?

Lighting Science Group LSCG Research & Development is $2.90 Mil as of Mar. 2017.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Lighting Science Group's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2017 was $0.73 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2017 was $2.90 Mil.

Lighting Science Group  (OTCPK:LSCG) 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.

Lighting Science Group Research & Development Related Terms

Lighting Science Group Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lighting Science Group's Research & Development can be seen below:

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Lighting Science Group Research & Development Chart

Lighting Science Group Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
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Lighting Science Group Quarterly Data
Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17
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Lighting Science Group Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2017 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.90 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 $2.90 Mil mean?
Lighting Science Group (LSCG) has a Research & Development of $2.90 Mil as of Mar. 2017. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Lighting Science Group and its competitors.
Is Lighting Science Group's Research & Development too high?
Lighting Science Group's current Research & Development is $2.90 Mil.
How does Lighting Science Group's Research & Development compare to GNAL and WAYS?
Lighting Science Group's Research & Development of $2.90 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 Lighting Science Group and its competitors. Lighting Science Group's current Research & Development is $2.90 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lighting Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Lighting Science Group (LSCG) has a current Research & Development of $2.90 Mil. The current Research & Development is $2.90 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 Lighting Science Group (LSCG), the current Research & Development is $2.90 Mil as of Mar. 2017. 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.

Lighting Science Group Business Description

Address 1350 Division Road, Suite 204, West Warwick, RI, USA, 02893
Lighting Science Group Corp provides LED solutions for home and businesses. Its products include LED lights, biological lamps, types of bulbs, LED tubes, grow light, solar street light, durabulb etc. The company has patents for its most of the products.