Technical Communications Corporation: 10-Q filed 2018-05-15
What Technical Communications Corporation reported in its quarterly report filed 2018-05-15 (fiscal Q2 2018): 31 published measures, 88 facts as tagged in accession 0001171843-18-003972.
This filing
- Form
- 10-Q (quarterly report)
- Filed
- 2018-05-15
- Fiscal period
- fiscal Q2 2018
- Accession
- 0001171843-18-003972 on SEC EDGAR
Values are as tagged in this filing. A later filing can restate them; a measure with a published history links to it, and the history shows the latest-filed value per period. All Technical Communications Corporation filings.
Reported measures
Total assets
Resources recognized on the balance sheet. Book assets are not the market value of the business.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 3,536,926 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 3,934,824 | USD |
Stockholders equity
The reported residual interest after liabilities. It is an accounting amount, not market capitalization.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 3,111,618 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 3,500,354 | USD |
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and qualifying short-term liquid investments under the filer’s accounting policy. Restricted cash and longer-term investments may be reported separately.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 1,428,905 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 1,283,673 | USD | |
| At 2017-04-01 | 1,128,160 | USD | |
| At 2016-10-01 | 2,589,036 | USD |
Net income or loss
Reported profit or loss for the period. Check the filing for attribution, exceptional items and discontinued operations before comparing companies.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 to 2018-03-31 | -313,280 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2018-03-31 | -365,246 | USD | 182 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-04-01 | 127,650 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2017-04-01 | -566,938 | USD | 182 |
Operating cash flow
Cash generated or used by operating activities. Working-capital timing can make this differ substantially from reported income.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-01 to 2018-03-31 | -67,789 | USD | 182 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2017-04-01 | -1,647,780 | USD | 182 |
Capital expenditure payments
Cash payments to acquire property, plant and equipment. This taxonomy concept does not capture every form of investment or acquisition.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-01 to 2018-03-31 | 38,179 | USD | 182 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2017-04-01 | 3,575 | USD | 182 |
Revenue
Revenue under this specific accounting concept. A missing value is not zero; filers can use other revenue concepts.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 to 2018-03-31 | 929,612 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2018-03-31 | 2,046,205 | USD | 182 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-04-01 | 1,385,086 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2017-04-01 | 2,016,707 | USD | 182 |
Investing cash flow
Net cash from investing activities, including asset purchases, disposals and investment transactions. This differs from capital expenditure payments alone.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-01 to 2018-03-31 | 213,021 | USD | 182 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2017-04-01 | 186,904 | USD | 182 |
Retained earnings or deficit
Accumulated undistributed earnings or deficit at the reporting date. This balance is not cash available for distribution.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | -1,187,882 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | -822,636 | USD |
Basic weighted-average shares
Time-weighted shares used for basic earnings per share. This denominator differs from shares outstanding at a single reporting date.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 to 2018-03-31 | 1,848,215 | shares | 91 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2018-03-31 | 1,844,046 | shares | 182 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-04-01 | 1,839,877 | shares | 91 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2017-04-01 | 1,839,877 | shares | 182 |
Diluted weighted-average shares
Weighted-average shares used for diluted earnings per share. Potential shares are included under the applicable dilution rules, not simply added to outstanding shares.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 to 2018-03-31 | 1,848,215 | shares | 91 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2018-03-31 | 1,844,046 | shares | 182 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-04-01 | 1,839,877 | shares | 91 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2017-04-01 | 1,839,877 | shares | 182 |
Basic earnings per share
Reported earnings or loss per basic common share or unit. Inspect attribution, share classes and restatements before comparing periods. This is not a market return.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 to 2018-03-31 | -0.17 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2018-03-31 | -0.2 | USD/shares | 182 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-04-01 | 0.07 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2017-04-01 | -0.31 | USD/shares | 182 |
Diluted earnings per share
Reported earnings or loss per share under dilution rules. Antidilutive instruments may be excluded. A diluted value can equal the basic value without implying no potential dilution.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 to 2018-03-31 | -0.17 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2018-03-31 | -0.2 | USD/shares | 182 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-04-01 | 0.07 | USD/shares | 91 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2017-04-01 | -0.31 | USD/shares | 182 |
Income tax expense or benefit
Current and deferred income tax expense or benefit for continuing operations. This accounting expense differs from cash taxes paid.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 to 2018-03-31 | 0 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2018-03-31 | 0 | USD | 182 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-04-01 | 0 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2017-04-01 | 0 | USD | 182 |
Net property, plant and equipment
Carrying amount of property, plant and equipment after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization. It is not replacement cost or market value.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 63,351 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 53,754 | USD |
Share-based compensation expense
Reported noncash expense for share-based payment arrangements. Noncash treatment does not mean the awards have no economic cost to shareholders.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-01 to 2018-03-31 | 10,380 | USD | 182 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2017-04-01 | 6,640 | USD | 182 |
Operating income or loss
Operating revenue less operating expenses for the reporting period. It excludes items outside the reported operating result and is not free cash flow.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 to 2018-03-31 | -314,981 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2018-03-31 | -368,729 | USD | 182 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-04-01 | 125,393 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2017-04-01 | -571,602 | USD | 182 |
Current assets
Assets classified as current under the normal operating cycle or one-year boundary. Not all current assets can be converted immediately into cash.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 3,473,575 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 3,881,070 | USD |
Current liabilities
Obligations classified as current under the operating-cycle or one-year boundary. The balance includes more than short-term borrowing.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 425,308 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 434,470 | USD |
Current accounts payable
Current amounts owed to suppliers for goods and services received. This is one component of current liabilities, not all accrued obligations.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 79,818 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 109,224 | USD |
Net current accounts receivable
Current customer receivables after the allowance for credit loss. The balance is not cash collected or a guarantee of collection.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 316,099 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 730,177 | USD |
Operating expenses
Recurring operating costs under this accounting concept, generally excluding production costs included in cost of sales. Check filing presentation before combining expense subtotals.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 to 2018-03-31 | 666,064 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2018-03-31 | 1,291,547 | USD | 182 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-04-01 | 1,021,403 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2017-04-01 | 2,161,422 | USD | 182 |
Net inventory
Inventory carrying amount after applicable valuation and LIFO reserves. It does not establish realizable selling proceeds or inventory turnover without other inputs.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 1,474,705 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 1,358,344 | USD |
Gross profit
Revenue less the costs directly attributed to the goods or services sold. It precedes other operating expenses and is not net income.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 to 2018-03-31 | 351,083 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2018-03-31 | 922,818 | USD | 182 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-04-01 | 1,146,796 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2017-04-01 | 1,589,820 | USD | 182 |
Selling, general and administrative expense
Selling and general administrative costs reported under this concept. It is an expense category, not a substitute for total operating expenses.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 to 2018-03-31 | 530,981 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2018-03-31 | 990,955 | USD | 182 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-04-01 | 544,896 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2017-04-01 | 1,190,639 | USD | 182 |
Research and development expense
Research and development costs recognized as expense. Capitalization policies and acquired projects can make this differ from total cash invested in development.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 to 2018-03-31 | 135,083 | USD | 91 |
| 2017-10-01 to 2018-03-31 | 300,592 | USD | 182 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-04-01 | 476,507 | USD | 91 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2017-04-01 | 970,783 | USD | 182 |
Common shares outstanding
Common shares outstanding at the reporting date. This point-in-time count differs from the weighted-average shares used for earnings per share and can exclude other share classes.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 1,849,025 | shares | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 1,839,877 | shares |
Gross property, plant and equipment
Cost of property, plant and equipment before accumulated depreciation. Historical cost does not indicate current value or replacement cost.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 4,573,018 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 4,534,839 | USD |
Accumulated depreciation on property, plant and equipment
Cumulative depreciation, depletion and amortization recorded against property, plant and equipment. It measures cost allocation to date, not physical wear or market value.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-03-31 | 4,509,667 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 4,481,085 | USD |
Change in accounts receivable
The cash flow adjustment for the change in receivables during the period. A positive value under this concept means receivables grew and reduced operating cash flow.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-01 to 2018-03-31 | -414,078 | USD | 182 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2017-04-01 | 784,125 | USD | 182 |
Change in inventories
The cash flow adjustment for the change in inventories during the period. A positive value under this concept means inventory grew and reduced operating cash flow.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-01 to 2018-03-31 | 116,361 | USD | 182 |
| 2016-10-02 to 2017-04-01 | 190,089 | USD | 182 |
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