SPRQF (SPARQ Systems) Research & Development: $1.17 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SPRQF SPARQ Systems Inc SPRQF
34 GF Score
Price $0.86
GF Value $0.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is SPARQ Systems Research & Development?

SPARQ Systems SPRQF 34 Research & Development is $1.17 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SPRQF with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. SPARQ Systems's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.26 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.17 Mil.

SPARQ Systems  (OTCPK:SPRQF) 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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SPARQ Systems Research & Development Historical Data

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SPARQ Systems Research & Development Chart

SPARQ Systems Annual Data
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SPARQ Systems Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.17 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 $1.17 Mil mean?
SPARQ Systems (SPRQF) has a Research & Development of $1.17 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on SPARQ Systems and its competitors.
Is SPARQ Systems' Research & Development too high?
SPARQ Systems' current Research & Development is $1.17 Mil. Overall, SPARQ Systems has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SPARQ Systems' Research & Development compare to VRT and BE?
SPARQ Systems' Research & Development of $1.17 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 SPARQ Systems and its competitors. SPARQ Systems's current Research & Development is $1.17 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SPARQ Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SPARQ Systems (SPRQF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.81, compared to a current price of $0.86 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $1.17 Mil. SPARQ Systems' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 SPARQ Systems (SPRQF), the current Research & Development is $1.17 Mil as of Mar. 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 SPARQ Systems (SPRQF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SPARQ Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.86 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.81. GuruFocus considers SPARQ Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SPRQF:

  • Research & Development: $1.17 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.81 vs. price of $0.86 (5.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 4 warning signs

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

SPARQ Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges SPRQ:Canada
Address Innovation Park, 945 Princess Street, Box 212, Kingston, ON, CAN, K7L 0E9
SPARQ Systems Inc designs and manufactures next generation single-phase microinverters for residential and commercial solar electric applications. The company has developed a proprietary photovoltaic (PV) solution called the Quad; the Quad inverter optimizes four PV modules with a single microinverter, simplifying design and installation, and lowering cost for solar power installations when compared to existing market offerings. Its products include Quad2, Quad3, Q1200 Microinverter, SparqLinq, SparqVu, and SparqSync. The company derives revenue from the sale of hardware, including microinverters and their associated peripherals.
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