The amount of money a corporation spends on research and development is a good guide to its earnings prospects. Generally, the higher the expenditure in relation to sales, the greater the company's emphasis on new-product development.
Benchmark: 5% of annual sales spent on research is considered a sizable commitment to research spending.
*Source: Merrill Lynch Stockfinder Research Service, 165 Broadway, New York 10080
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