MetaTech (AP) (ROCO:3224) Research & Development: NT$135 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:3224 MetaTech (AP) Inc ROCO:3224
42 GF Score
Price NT$34.85
GF Value NT$43.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is MetaTech (AP) Research & Development?

MetaTech (AP) ROCO:3224 -4.91% 42 Research & Development is NT$135 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3224 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$43.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. MetaTech (AP)'s Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$31 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$135 Mil.

MetaTech (AP)  (ROCO:3224) 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.

MetaTech (AP) Research & Development Related Terms

MetaTech (AP) Research & Development Historical Data

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MetaTech (AP) Research & Development Chart

MetaTech (AP) Annual Data
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Research & Development
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MetaTech (AP) Quarterly Data
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MetaTech (AP) 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 NT$135 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$135 Mil mean?
MetaTech (AP) (ROCO:3224) has a Research & Development of NT$135 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on MetaTech (AP) and its competitors.
Is MetaTech (AP)'s Research & Development too high?
MetaTech (AP)'s current Research & Development is NT$135 Mil. Overall, MetaTech (AP) has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MetaTech (AP)'s Research & Development compare to SNX and ARW?
MetaTech (AP)'s Research & Development of NT$135 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 MetaTech (AP) and its competitors. MetaTech (AP)'s current Research & Development is NT$135 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MetaTech (AP) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MetaTech (AP) (ROCO:3224) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$43.51, compared to a current price of NT$34.85 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$135 Mil. MetaTech (AP)'s overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 MetaTech (AP) (ROCO:3224), the current Research & Development is NT$135 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 MetaTech (AP) (ROCO:3224) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MetaTech (AP) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$34.85 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$43.51. GuruFocus considers MetaTech (AP) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3224:

  • Research & Development: NT$135 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$43.51 vs. price of NT$34.85 (19.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3224 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

MetaTech (AP) Business Description

Address No. 75, Xintai 5th Road, Room 3, 14th Floor, Section 1, Xizhi District, New Taipei City, TWN, 221432
MetaTech (AP) Inc is engaged in the wholesale and retail of electronic products and equipment, and the development and operation of biomedicine-related business. Its operating segment includes Electronics and Biomedicine. The company generates maximum revenue from the Electronics segment. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Hong Kong and China, followed by Taiwan and Singapore.
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