OAT (OATN) Research & Development: $0.00 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2012)


What is OAT Research & Development?

OAT OATN Research & Development is $0.00 Mil as of Feb. 2012.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. OAT's Research & Development for the six months ended in Feb. 2012 was $0.00 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2012 was $0.00 Mil.

OAT  (OTCPK:OATN) 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.

OAT Research & Development Related Terms

OAT Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OAT'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.

OAT Research & Development Chart

OAT Annual Data
Trend Feb08 Feb09 Feb10 Feb11 Feb12
Research & Development
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.00

OAT Semi-Annual Data
Feb08 Feb09 Feb10 Feb11 Feb12
Research & Development 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.00

OAT Research & Development Calculation

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

For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2012 was $0.00 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 $0.00 Mil mean?
OAT (OATN) has a Research & Development of $0.00 Mil as of Feb. 2012. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on OAT and its competitors.
Is OAT's Research & Development too high?
OAT's current Research & Development is $0.00 Mil.
How does OAT's Research & Development compare to AEHL and ILAG?
OAT's Research & Development of $0.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Construction 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 OAT and its competitors. OAT's current Research & Development is $0.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OAT stock overvalued right now?
OAT (OATN) has a current Research & Development of $0.00 Mil. The current Research & Development is $0.00 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 OAT (OATN), the current Research & Development is $0.00 Mil as of Feb. 2012. 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.

OAT Business Description

Address 12106 Park Street, Cerritos, CA, USA, 90703
OAT Inc builds HVAC system package to control the usage time and temperature in each room using a computer utilizing the Direct Digital Control Program. The HVAC system is composed of Chiller, Cooling Tower, Chilled and Hot Water Pump, Hydronic Piping System.