STRB (Strasbaugh) Research & Development: $3.01 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2010)


What is Strasbaugh Research & Development?

Strasbaugh STRB Research & Development is $3.01 Mil as of Jun. 2010.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Strasbaugh's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2010 was $0.77 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2010 was $3.01 Mil.

Strasbaugh  (OTCPK:STRB) 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.

Strasbaugh Research & Development Related Terms

Strasbaugh Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Strasbaugh's Research & Development can be seen below:

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Strasbaugh Research & Development Chart

Strasbaugh Annual Data
Trend Mar98 Mar99 Mar00 Mar01 Mar02 Mar03 Mar04 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
Research & Development
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Strasbaugh Quarterly Data
Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10
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Strasbaugh 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. 2010 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.01 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 $3.01 Mil mean?
Strasbaugh (STRB) has a Research & Development of $3.01 Mil as of Jun. 2010. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Strasbaugh and its competitors.
Is Strasbaugh's Research & Development too high?
Strasbaugh's current Research & Development is $3.01 Mil.
How does Strasbaugh's Research & Development compare to QUIK?
Strasbaugh's Research & Development of $3.01 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 Strasbaugh and its competitors. Strasbaugh's current Research & Development is $3.01 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strasbaugh stock overvalued right now?
Strasbaugh (STRB) has a current Research & Development of $3.01 Mil. The current Research & Development is $3.01 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 Strasbaugh (STRB), the current Research & Development is $3.01 Mil as of Jun. 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.

Strasbaugh Business Description

Address 825 Buckley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA, 93401
Strasbaugh makes equipment that is used to make microelectronics. The company manufactures and sells CMP and grinding equipment for use in the production of semiconductor devices. Its CMP and wafer grinding systems are used to manufacture a range of mobile devices, including MEMS, LEDs, RF/power devices, thin film heads, and ICs.