Company / R&D Expense
AWARE INC /MA/ R&D Expense History
FY2011-FY2017 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D Expense
$7.8M
FY2017
5-year range
$4.1M / $7.8M
FY2013-FY2017
Trend
+12.0%
vs FY2016
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What the data says
R&D Expense has increased for 6 consecutive years, from $3M in FY2011 to $8M in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$8M in FY2017 with a 5-year CAGR of +17.4%.
Improved from $6M to $8M over the past 2 years.
R&D Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +12.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +17.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- AWARE INC /MA/'s r&d expense has grown for 6 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +17.4%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2017, r&d expense increased 12.0% year-over-year.
- Lowest r&d expense in the period was in FY2011.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 5.87 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | R&D ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2017 | $7.8M | +12.0% |
| FY2016 | $6.9M | +19.6% |
| FY2015 | $5.8M | +5.4% |
| FY2014 | $5.5M | +34.8% |
| FY2013 | $4.1M | +17.1% |
| FY2012 | $3.5M | +8.9% |
| FY2011 | $3.2M | - |
As of FY2017 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 21, 2026