ADFS (American Defense Systems) Total Operating Expense: $2.46 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2012)


What is American Defense Systems Total Operating Expense?

American Defense Systems ADFS Total Operating Expense is $2.46 Mil as of Sep. 2012.

American Defense Systems's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Sep. 2012 was $0.76 Mil. American Defense Systems's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2012 was $2.46 Mil.

American Defense Systems Total Operating Expense Related Terms

American Defense Systems Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Defense Systems's Total Operating Expense can be seen below:

* 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.

American Defense Systems Total Operating Expense Chart

American Defense Systems Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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American Defense Systems Quarterly Data
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American Defense Systems Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2012 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.46 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $2.46 Mil mean?
American Defense Systems (ADFS) has a Total Operating Expense of $2.46 Mil as of Sep. 2012. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on American Defense Systems and its competitors.
Is American Defense Systems' Total Operating Expense too high?
American Defense Systems' current Total Operating Expense is $2.46 Mil.
How does American Defense Systems' Total Operating Expense compare to ASDN and MKRS?
American Defense Systems' Total Operating Expense of $2.46 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on American Defense Systems and its competitors. American Defense Systems's current Total Operating Expense is $2.46 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Defense Systems stock overvalued right now?
American Defense Systems (ADFS) has a current Total Operating Expense of $2.46 Mil. The current Total Operating Expense is $2.46 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Defense Systems (ADFS), the current Total Operating Expense is $2.46 Mil as of Sep. 2012. 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.

American Defense Systems Business Description

Address 3440 Toringdon way, suite 205, Room 218, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28277
American Defense Systems Inc is a defense and security products company engaged in three business areas: customized transparent and opaque armor solutions; architectural hardening and perimeter defense and tactical training products and services. It serves US government agencies, general contractors and other commercial and private entities operating in high-threat locations.