URBF (Urban Barns Foods) Research & Development: $0.32 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2016)


What is Urban Barns Foods Research & Development?

Urban Barns Foods URBF -90.00% Research & Development is $0.32 Mil as of Jan. 2016.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Urban Barns Foods's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jan. 2016 was $0.05 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2016 was $0.32 Mil.

Urban Barns Foods  (OTCPK:URBF) 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.

Urban Barns Foods Research & Development Related Terms

Urban Barns Foods Research & Development Historical Data

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Urban Barns Foods Research & Development Chart

Urban Barns Foods Annual Data
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Urban Barns Foods Quarterly Data
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Urban Barns Foods Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.32 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 $0.32 Mil mean?
Urban Barns Foods (URBF) has a Research & Development of $0.32 Mil as of Jan. 2016. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Urban Barns Foods and its competitors.
Is Urban Barns Foods' Research & Development too high?
Urban Barns Foods' current Research & Development is $0.32 Mil.
How does Urban Barns Foods' Research & Development compare to SKSDF and RSSFF?
Urban Barns Foods' Research & Development of $0.32 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Urban Barns Foods and its competitors. Urban Barns Foods's current Research & Development is $0.32 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Urban Barns Foods stock overvalued right now?
Urban Barns Foods (URBF) has a current Research & Development of $0.32 Mil. The current Research & Development is $0.32 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 Urban Barns Foods (URBF), the current Research & Development is $0.32 Mil as of Jan. 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.

Urban Barns Foods Business Description

Address 13000 Chemin Belanger, Mirabel, QC, CAN, J7J 2N8
Urban Barns Foods Inc is a produce production company, or grower, that aims to be the supplier of choice for fresh, locally grown, Kosher-certified, organic, or high-quality fruits and vegetables for urban consumers. The company's aims to develop a series of urban barns that are used to grow fruits and vegetables in several urban centers, beginning with Montreal, Canada. The company offer multiple varieties of lettuce, basil, and various herbs. The company derives revenue from the sale of agricultural products.