RAC Electric Vehicles (ROCO:2237) Research & Development: NT$88 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:2237 RAC Electric Vehicles Inc ROCO:2237
54 GF Score
Price NT$32.50
GF Value NT$39.79
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is RAC Electric Vehicles Research & Development?

RAC Electric Vehicles ROCO:2237 -1.52% 54 Research & Development is NT$88 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:2237 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$39.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. RAC Electric Vehicles's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$41 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$88 Mil.

RAC Electric Vehicles  (ROCO:2237) 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.

RAC Electric Vehicles Research & Development Related Terms

RAC Electric Vehicles Research & Development Historical Data

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RAC Electric Vehicles Research & Development Chart

RAC Electric Vehicles Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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RAC Electric Vehicles Semi-Annual Data
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RAC Electric Vehicles 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$88 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 NT$88 Mil mean?
RAC Electric Vehicles (ROCO:2237) has a Research & Development of NT$88 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on RAC Electric Vehicles and its competitors.
Is RAC Electric Vehicles' Research & Development too high?
RAC Electric Vehicles' current Research & Development is NT$88 Mil. Overall, RAC Electric Vehicles has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RAC Electric Vehicles' Research & Development compare to TSLA and GM?
RAC Electric Vehicles' Research & Development of NT$88 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 RAC Electric Vehicles and its competitors. RAC Electric Vehicles's current Research & Development is NT$88 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RAC Electric Vehicles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RAC Electric Vehicles (ROCO:2237) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$39.79, compared to a current price of NT$32.50 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$88 Mil. RAC Electric Vehicles' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 RAC Electric Vehicles (ROCO:2237), the current Research & Development is NT$88 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 RAC Electric Vehicles (ROCO:2237) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RAC Electric Vehicles stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$32.50 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$39.79. GuruFocus considers RAC Electric Vehicles to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:2237:

  • Research & Development: NT$88 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$39.79 vs. price of NT$32.50 (18.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:2237 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

RAC Electric Vehicles Business Description

Address No. 33, Lane 291, Wuqing Road, Dayuan District, Taoyuan, TWN
RAC Electric Vehicles Inc is a Taiwan-licensed car manufacturer, to develop an all-electric low-floor city bus. The comapny's main businesses include battery manufacturing, battery wholesale, manufacturing of automotive and parts, and the retail of auto and motorcycle parts and accessories.
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