SOEN (Solar Enertech) Research & Development: $0.32 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2011)


What is Solar Enertech Research & Development?

Solar Enertech SOEN Research & Development is $0.32 Mil as of Dec. 2011.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Solar Enertech's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2011 was $0.03 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2011 was $0.32 Mil.

Solar Enertech  (OTCPK:SOEN) 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.

Solar Enertech Research & Development Related Terms

Solar Enertech Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solar Enertech'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.

Solar Enertech Research & Development Chart

Solar Enertech Annual Data
Trend Sep05 Sep06 Sep07 Sep08 Sep09 Sep10 Sep11
Research & Development
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Solar Enertech Quarterly Data
Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11
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Solar Enertech 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. 2011 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.32 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 $0.32 Mil mean?
Solar Enertech (SOEN) has a Research & Development of $0.32 Mil as of Dec. 2011. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Solar Enertech and its competitors.
Is Solar Enertech's Research & Development too high?
Solar Enertech's current Research & Development is $0.32 Mil.
How does Solar Enertech's Research & Development compare to TRWRF and UCLE?
Solar Enertech's Research & Development of $0.32 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 Solar Enertech and its competitors. Solar Enertech's current Research & Development is $0.32 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solar Enertech stock overvalued right now?
Solar Enertech (SOEN) has a current Research & Development of $0.32 Mil. The current Research & Development is $0.32 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 Solar Enertech (SOEN), the current Research & Development is $0.32 Mil as of Dec. 2011. 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.

Solar Enertech Business Description

Address 655 West Evelyn Avenue, Suite 2, Mountain View, CA, USA, 94041
Solar Enertech Corp currently operates as a photovoltaic solar energy cell manufacturer.