SCIA (SCI Engineered Materials) Research & Development: $0.52 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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SCIA SCI Engineered Materials Inc SCIA
73 GF Score
Price $8.89
GF Value $5.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is SCI Engineered Materials Research & Development?

SCI Engineered Materials SCIA -1.22% 73 Research & Development is $0.52 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SCIA with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. SCI Engineered Materials's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.15 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.52 Mil.

SCI Engineered Materials  (OTCPK:SCIA) 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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SCI Engineered Materials Research & Development Historical Data

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SCI Engineered Materials Research & Development Chart

SCI Engineered Materials Annual Data
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SCI Engineered Materials Quarterly Data
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SCI Engineered Materials Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.52 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 $0.52 Mil mean?
SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA) has a Research & Development of $0.52 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on SCI Engineered Materials and its competitors.
Is SCI Engineered Materials' Research & Development too high?
SCI Engineered Materials' current Research & Development is $0.52 Mil. Overall, SCI Engineered Materials has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SCI Engineered Materials' Research & Development compare to GSTX and SMTK?
SCI Engineered Materials' Research & Development of $0.52 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors 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 SCI Engineered Materials and its competitors. SCI Engineered Materials's current Research & Development is $0.52 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SCI Engineered Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.94, compared to a current price of $8.89 — trading 49.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $0.52 Mil. SCI Engineered Materials' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. 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 SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA), the current Research & Development is $0.52 Mil as of Jun. 2026. 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.

Is SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SCI Engineered Materials stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.89 is trading 49.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.94. GuruFocus considers SCI Engineered Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SCIA:

  • Research & Development: $0.52 Mil
  • GF Value™: $5.94 vs. price of $8.89 (49.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SCIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

SCI Engineered Materials Business Description

Address 2839 Charter Street, Columbus, OH, USA, 43228
SCI Engineered Materials Inc is a supplier and manufacturer of materials for physical vapor deposition (PVD) thin-film applications. The company is focused on markets within the PVD industry, including Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, Glass, Optical Coatings, and Solar. The company develops inventive, customized solutions enabling commercial success through collaboration with end users and original equipment manufacturers. Its products consist of sputtering targets, evaporation materials, ceramic powders, and substrates. Additionally, it offers various services such as indium bonding services, vacuum hot pressing, machining and fabrication, and others.
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