IMOS (ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES) Research & Development: $9.1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


IMOS ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc IMOS
69 GF Score
Price $63.04
GF Value $29.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Research & Development?

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES IMOS -3.66% 69 Research & Development is $9.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IMOS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.1 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.1 Mil.

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES  (NAS:IMOS) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Research & Development Related Terms

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Research & Development Historical Data

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ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Research & Development Chart

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Annual Data
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ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Quarterly Data
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ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $9.1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $9.1 Mil mean?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) has a Research & Development of $9.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES and its competitors.
Is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Research & Development too high?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Research & Development is $9.1 Mil. Overall, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Research & Development of $9.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES and its competitors. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Research & Development is $9.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.27, compared to a current price of $63.04 — trading 115.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $9.1 Mil. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS), the current Research & Development is $9.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $63.04 is trading 115.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.27. GuruFocus considers ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IMOS:

  • Research & Development: $9.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: $29.27 vs. price of $63.04 (115.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the IMOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Business Description

Other Exchanges 8150:TaiwanCPIA:Germany
Address No.1, Yanfa 1st Road, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of high-integration and high-precision integrated circuits and related assembly and testing services. The company's segments include Testing, Assembly, Testing, and Assembly for LCD, OLED, and other Display Panel Driver Semiconductors (LCDD), Bumping, and others. It derives a majority of its revenue from Taiwan followed by Japan, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and others.
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