SOFT (SofTech) Research & Development: $0.55 Mil (TTM As of Nov. 2016)

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What is SofTech Research & Development?

SofTech SOFT +100.00% Research & Development is $0.55 Mil as of Nov. 2016.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. SofTech's Research & Development for the three months ended in Nov. 2016 was $0.07 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2016 was $0.55 Mil.

SofTech  (OTCPK:SOFT) 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.

SofTech Research & Development Related Terms

SofTech Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SofTech'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.

SofTech Research & Development Chart

SofTech Annual Data
Trend May06 May07 May08 May09 May11 May12 May13 May14 May15 May16
Research & Development
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SofTech Quarterly Data
Feb12 May12 Aug12 Nov12 Feb13 May13 Aug13 Nov13 Feb14 May14 Aug14 Nov14 Feb15 May15 Aug15 Nov15 Feb16 May16 Aug16 Nov16
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SofTech Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.55 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 $0.55 Mil mean?
SofTech (SOFT) has a Research & Development of $0.55 Mil as of Nov. 2016. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on SofTech and its competitors.
Is SofTech's Research & Development too high?
SofTech's current Research & Development is $0.55 Mil.
How does SofTech's Research & Development compare to RETC and AGGG?
SofTech's Research & Development of $0.55 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software 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 SofTech and its competitors. SofTech's current Research & Development is $0.55 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SofTech stock overvalued right now?
SofTech (SOFT) has a current Research & Development of $0.55 Mil. The current Research & Development is $0.55 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 SofTech (SOFT), the current Research & Development is $0.55 Mil as of Nov. 2016. 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.

SofTech Business Description

Address 650 Suffolk Street, Suite 415, Lowell, MA, USA, 01854
SofTech Inc is engaged in the development, marketing, distribution and support of computer software solutions that enable companies to manage the lifecycle of their products from conception through design and manufacture, to service and disposal. The company's service offerings include consulting, training and discrete engineering services. These solutions include software technology offerings for computer-aided design, and product data management and collaboration technologies. In addition, the company offers a technology platform that allows data exchange between various third-party technology offerings known as the company's connector offering.