ARM Cement (NAI:ARM) Research & Development: KES0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2017)


What is ARM Cement Research & Development?

ARM Cement NAI:ARM Research & Development is KES0 Mil as of Dec. 2017.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. ARM Cement's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2017 was KES0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2017 was KES0 Mil.

ARM Cement  (NAI:ARM) 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.

ARM Cement Research & Development Related Terms

ARM Cement Research & Development Historical Data

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ARM Cement Research & Development Chart

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ARM Cement 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. 2017 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KES0 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 KES0 Mil mean?
ARM Cement (NAI:ARM) has a Research & Development of KES0 Mil as of Dec. 2017. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on ARM Cement and its competitors.
Is ARM Cement's Research & Development too high?
ARM Cement's current Research & Development is KES0 Mil.
How does ARM Cement's Research & Development compare to competitors?
ARM Cement's Research & Development of KES0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Building Materials 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 ARM Cement and its competitors. ARM Cement's current Research & Development is KES0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ARM Cement stock overvalued right now?
ARM Cement (NAI:ARM) has a current Research & Development of KES0 Mil. The current Research & Development is KES0 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 ARM Cement (NAI:ARM), the current Research & Development is KES0 Mil as of Dec. 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.

ARM Cement Business Description

Address The Westwood, Ring Road, 9th Floor, Westlands, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
ARM Cement PLC is a cement manufacturing company based in Kenya. The principal activities of the company and its subsidiaries are the manufacturing and selling of cement. In addition, the company is engaged in the mining and processing of industrial minerals and chemicals, trading in other building products and the sale of fertilisers. The company is organised into two principal operating division - Cement and Lime segment and Other Products. The company offers tiling cement, composite cement, portland cement, and clinker. The company predominantly carries out its operations in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and Rwanda. The majority of its revenue is derived from Kenya.