Niko Semiconductor Co (ROCO:3317) Research & Development: NT$209 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:3317 Niko Semiconductor Co Ltd ROCO:3317
63 GF Score
Price NT$91.70
GF Value NT$47.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Niko Semiconductor Co Research & Development?

Niko Semiconductor Co ROCO:3317 +1.21% 63 Research & Development is NT$209 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3317 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$47.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Niko Semiconductor Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$49 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$209 Mil.

Niko Semiconductor Co  (ROCO:3317) 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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Niko Semiconductor Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Niko Semiconductor Co Research & Development Chart

Niko Semiconductor Co Annual Data
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Niko Semiconductor Co Quarterly Data
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Niko Semiconductor Co 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$209 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$209 Mil mean?
Niko Semiconductor Co (ROCO:3317) has a Research & Development of NT$209 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Niko Semiconductor Co and its competitors.
Is Niko Semiconductor Co's Research & Development too high?
Niko Semiconductor Co's current Research & Development is NT$209 Mil. Overall, Niko Semiconductor Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Niko Semiconductor Co's Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Niko Semiconductor Co's Research & Development of NT$209 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 Niko Semiconductor Co and its competitors. Niko Semiconductor Co's current Research & Development is NT$209 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Niko Semiconductor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Niko Semiconductor Co (ROCO:3317) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$47.27, compared to a current price of NT$91.70 — trading 94% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$209 Mil. Niko Semiconductor Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Niko Semiconductor Co (ROCO:3317), the current Research & Development is NT$209 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 Niko Semiconductor Co (ROCO:3317) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Niko Semiconductor Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$91.70 is trading 94% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$47.27. GuruFocus considers Niko Semiconductor Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3317:

  • Research & Development: NT$209 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$47.27 vs. price of NT$91.70 (94% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3317 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Niko Semiconductor Co Business Description

Address No.368 Gongjian Road, 12th Floor, Xizhi District, New Taipei City, TWN
Niko Semiconductor Co Ltd is engaged in the research, development, design, and sales of analog IC that can be applied to communications, computers, computer peripherals, video, power supply, and other consumer products. It specializes in the design of power management components and power modules. Its main products include Power MOSFETs, wide-bandgap semiconductor devices such as SiC MOSFETs and GaN HEMTs, and SiC power modules, which are widely used in motherboards, laptops, tablets, and other PC products and their peripheral power devices. It has also expanded into industries such as drones, automotive electronics and onboard charging, robotics, and AI servers. The Group's revenue is generated mainly from the sale of power MOSFETs. It operates in Taiwan, China, and other regions.
63GF Score

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