Compal Electronics (LSE:CEIR) Research & Development: $650 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Compal Electronics Research & Development?

Compal Electronics LSE:CEIR 78 Research & Development is $650 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:CEIR with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.42. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Compal Electronics's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $169 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $650 Mil.

Compal Electronics  (LSE:CEIR) 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.

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Compal Electronics Research & Development Historical Data

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Compal Electronics Research & Development Chart

Compal Electronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Compal Electronics Quarterly Data
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Compal Electronics Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $650 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 $650 Mil mean?
Compal Electronics (LSE:CEIR) has a Research & Development of $650 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Compal Electronics and its competitors.
Is Compal Electronics' Research & Development too high?
Compal Electronics' current Research & Development is $650 Mil. Overall, Compal Electronics has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compal Electronics' Research & Development compare to DELL and SNDK?
Compal Electronics' Research & Development of $650 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 Compal Electronics and its competitors. Compal Electronics's current Research & Development is $650 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compal Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Compal Electronics (LSE:CEIR) has a current Research & Development of $650 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.42, compared to a current price of $3.10 — trading 28.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $650 Mil. Compal Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 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 Compal Electronics (LSE:CEIR), the current Research & Development is $650 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Compal Electronics (LSE:CEIR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compal Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.10 is trading 28.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.42.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CEIR:

  • Research & Development: $650 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.42 vs. price of $3.10 (28.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Compal Electronics Business Description

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Address No. 581 and No. 581-1, Ruiguang Road, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 11492
Compal Electronics Inc is a Taiwan-based original design manufacturer that produces notebook computers, monitors, and televisions for equipment manufacturers. The firm's operations are organized in two reportable segment Information technology products and Strategically Integrated product segment. The majority of the firm's revenue is generated from the United States, with the rest coming from China, Netherlands, Japan, United Kingdom, India, Germany, and Others.
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