TOPS (TOP Ships) Research & Development: $0.00 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TOPS TOP Ships Inc TOPS
49 GF Score
Price $0.91
GF Value $4.24
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is TOP Ships Research & Development?

TOP Ships TOPS +1.57% 49 Research & Development is $0.00 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TOPS with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. TOP Ships's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.00 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.00 Mil.

TOP Ships  (AMEX:TOPS) 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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TOP Ships Research & Development Historical Data

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TOP Ships Research & Development Chart

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TOP Ships 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. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.00 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 $0.00 Mil mean?
TOP Ships (TOPS) has a Research & Development of $0.00 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on TOP Ships and its competitors.
Is TOP Ships' Research & Development too high?
TOP Ships' current Research & Development is $0.00 Mil. Overall, TOP Ships has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TOP Ships' Research & Development compare to RBNE and CWPE?
TOP Ships' Research & Development of $0.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Oil & Gas 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 TOP Ships and its competitors. TOP Ships's current Research & Development is $0.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TOP Ships stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TOP Ships (TOPS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.24, compared to a current price of $0.91 — trading 78.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $0.00 Mil. TOP Ships' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 TOP Ships (TOPS), the current Research & Development is $0.00 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 TOP Ships (TOPS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TOP Ships stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.91 is trading 78.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.24. GuruFocus considers TOP Ships to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TOPS:

  • Research & Development: $0.00 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.24 vs. price of $0.91 (78.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs

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

TOP Ships Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges UER0:Germany
Address 20 Iouliou Kaisara Street, Paiania, Athens, GRC, 19002
TOP Ships Inc owns tanker vessels throughout the world. The Company is an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient eco-tanker vessels, focusing on the transportation of crude oil, petroleum products (both clean and dirty), and bulk liquid chemicals. It generates revenue from the Time Charter agreements. The company operates in two reportable segments: (i) the tanker segment and (ii) the megayacht segment.
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