Odyne (ODYC) Research & Development: $1.67 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2008)


What is Odyne Research & Development?

Odyne ODYC -99.00% Research & Development is $1.67 Mil as of Sep. 2008.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Odyne's Research & Development for the three months ended in Sep. 2008 was $0.57 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2008 was $1.67 Mil.

Odyne  (OTCPK:ODYC) 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.

Odyne Research & Development Related Terms

Odyne Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Odyne's Research & Development can be seen below:

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Odyne Research & Development Chart

Odyne Annual Data
Trend Jun05 Jun06 Dec07
Research & Development
0.00 0.00 1.57

Odyne Quarterly Data
Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08
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 0.37 0.32 0.39 0.39 0.57

Odyne Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2008 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.67 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 $1.67 Mil mean?
Odyne (ODYC) has a Research & Development of $1.67 Mil as of Sep. 2008. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Odyne and its competitors.
Is Odyne's Research & Development too high?
Odyne's current Research & Development is $1.67 Mil.
How does Odyne's Research & Development compare to CHGI and TNRG?
Odyne's Research & Development of $1.67 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Odyne and its competitors. Odyne's current Research & Development is $1.67 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Odyne stock overvalued right now?
Odyne (ODYC) has a current Research & Development of $1.67 Mil. The current Research & Development is $1.67 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 Odyne (ODYC), the current Research & Development is $1.67 Mil as of Sep. 2008. 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.

Odyne Business Description

Address 89 Cabot Court, Suite L, Hauppauge, NY, USA, 11788
Odyne Corp manufactures, develops, and sells hybrid systems for medium and heavy-duty work trucks. The company sells its modular system for new and retrofit applications direct to truck manufacturers and through a distribution and service network including Altec, Terex Utilities, and selected Allison Transmission distributors.