RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) Research & Development: ₪14.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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What is RP Optical Lab Research & Development?

RP Optical Lab XTAE:RPOL -7.84% 16 Research & Development is ₪14.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XTAE:RPOL with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. RP Optical Lab's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪5.1 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪14.2 Mil.

RP Optical Lab  (XTAE:RPOL) 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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RP Optical Lab Research & Development Historical Data

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RP Optical Lab Research & Development Chart

RP Optical Lab Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
5.48 6.32 10.53

RP Optical Lab Quarterly Data
Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.40 1.56 4.05 3.51 5.08
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RP Optical Lab 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 ₪14.2 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 ₪14.2 Mil mean?
RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) has a Research & Development of ₪14.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on RP Optical Lab and its competitors.
Is RP Optical Lab's Research & Development too high?
RP Optical Lab's current Research & Development is ₪14.2 Mil. Overall, RP Optical Lab has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RP Optical Lab's Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
RP Optical Lab's Research & Development of ₪14.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 RP Optical Lab and its competitors. RP Optical Lab's current Research & Development is ₪14.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RP Optical Lab stock overvalued right now?
RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) has a current Research & Development of ₪14.2 Mil. The current Research & Development is ₪14.2 Mil. RP Optical Lab's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL), the current Research & Development is ₪14.2 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.

RP Optical Lab Business Description

Address 3 Shimshon Street, Building B, Petach Tikva, ISR, 4952701
RP Optical Lab Ltd is engaged in developing and producing Electro-Optical modules. It is in the field of thermal imaging and is involved in the defense, homeland security, medical, and commercial markets. Its products and services are Opto-Mechanical Design, Lenses, Video Engine, Cameras & Cores, and Multi-Sensor Systems.
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