QBAK (Qualstar) Research & Development: $0.12 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2023)


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What is Qualstar Research & Development?

Qualstar QBAK 12 Research & Development is $0.12 Mil as of Sep. 2023. GuruFocus rates QBAK with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Qualstar's Research & Development for the three months ended in Sep. 2023 was $0.12 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2023 was $0.12 Mil.

Qualstar  (OTCPK:QBAK) 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.

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Qualstar Research & Development Historical Data

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

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Qualstar Research & Development Chart

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Qualstar 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. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.12 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 $0.12 Mil mean?
Qualstar (QBAK) has a Research & Development of $0.12 Mil as of Sep. 2023. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Qualstar and its competitors.
Is Qualstar's Research & Development too high?
Qualstar's current Research & Development is $0.12 Mil. Overall, Qualstar has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualstar's Research & Development compare to POLA and OZSC?
Qualstar's Research & Development of $0.12 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 Qualstar and its competitors. Qualstar's current Research & Development is $0.12 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qualstar stock overvalued right now?
Qualstar (QBAK) has a current Research & Development of $0.12 Mil. The current Research & Development is $0.12 Mil. Qualstar's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Qualstar (QBAK), the current Research & Development is $0.12 Mil as of Sep. 2023. 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.

Qualstar Business Description

Address 1267 Flynn Road, Suite 105, Camarillo, CA, USA, 93012
Qualstar Corp is a U.S.-based provider of data storage systems marketed under the Qualstar brand and power solutions marketed under the N2Power brand. The company operates through the Data Storage segment, which generates the majority of its revenue. It manufactures automated magnetic tape libraries to store, retrieve, and manage electronic data for archive, backup, and recovery, and provides technical customer support services. The Power Supplies segment designs and markets high-efficiency switching power supplies for electronic equipment. The company utilizes contract manufacturers in Asia and sells its products globally through authorized resellers and directly to OEMs. It operates in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and others, with the majority of its revenue from North America.
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