Company / R&D Expense
MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC. R&D Expense History
FY2011-FY2017 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D Expense
$272.7K
FY2017
5-year range
$88.2K / $1.3M
FY2013-FY2017
Trend
-78.5%
vs FY2016
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What the data says
R&D Expense has fluctuated over the past 7 years, ranging from $88,243 in FY2015 to $1M in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$272,746 in FY2017 with a 5-year CAGR of +8.4%.
Improved from $88,243 to $272,746 over the past 2 years.
R&D Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +12.5%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +8.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +8.4%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2017, r&d expense decreased 78.5% year-over-year.
- Peak r&d expense was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest r&d expense in the period was in FY2015.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score -3.97 (distress zone, below 1.8 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 | $272.7K | -78.5% |
| FY2016 | $1.3M | +1339.7% |
| FY2015 | $88.2K | -53.9% |
| FY2014 | $191.3K | +5.1% |
| FY2013 | $182.0K | +0.0% |
| FY2012 | $182.0K | -32.7% |
| FY2011 | $270.5K | - |
As of FY2017 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026