SPDE (Speedus) Research & Development: $1.51 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2010)


What is Speedus Research & Development?

Speedus SPDE -99.00% Research & Development is $1.51 Mil as of Sep. 2010.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Speedus's Research & Development for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $0.28 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2010 was $1.51 Mil.

Speedus  (OTCPK:SPDE) 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.

Speedus Research & Development Related Terms

Speedus Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Speedus'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.

Speedus Research & Development Chart

Speedus Annual Data
Trend Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
Research & Development
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Speedus Quarterly Data
Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10
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Speedus 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. 2010 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.51 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 $1.51 Mil mean?
Speedus (SPDE) has a Research & Development of $1.51 Mil as of Sep. 2010. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Speedus and its competitors.
Is Speedus' Research & Development too high?
Speedus' current Research & Development is $1.51 Mil.
How does Speedus' Research & Development compare to LENSF and WHSI?
Speedus' Research & Development of $1.51 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Speedus and its competitors. Speedus's current Research & Development is $1.51 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Speedus stock overvalued right now?
Speedus (SPDE) has a current Research & Development of $1.51 Mil. The current Research & Development is $1.51 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 Speedus (SPDE), the current Research & Development is $1.51 Mil as of Sep. 2010. 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.

Speedus Business Description

Address 1 Dag Hammarskjold Boulevard, Freehold, NJ, USA, 07728
Speedus Corp through its subsidiaries focuses on improving health outcomes and cost effectiveness through the development of computer-aided medical devices and telemedicine based delivery systems.