Advanced Analog Technology (ROCO:3438) Research & Development: NT$243 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:3438 Advanced Analog Technology Inc ROCO:3438
63 GF Score
Price NT$54.20
GF Value NT$73.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Advanced Analog Technology Research & Development?

Advanced Analog Technology ROCO:3438 -6.87% 63 Research & Development is NT$243 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3438 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$73.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Advanced Analog Technology's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$63 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$243 Mil.

Advanced Analog Technology  (ROCO:3438) 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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Advanced Analog Technology Research & Development Historical Data

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Advanced Analog Technology Research & Development Chart

Advanced Analog Technology Annual Data
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Advanced Analog Technology Quarterly Data
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Advanced Analog Technology 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$243 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$243 Mil mean?
Advanced Analog Technology (ROCO:3438) has a Research & Development of NT$243 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Advanced Analog Technology and its competitors.
Is Advanced Analog Technology's Research & Development too high?
Advanced Analog Technology's current Research & Development is NT$243 Mil. Overall, Advanced Analog Technology has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Analog Technology's Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Advanced Analog Technology's Research & Development of NT$243 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 Advanced Analog Technology and its competitors. Advanced Analog Technology's current Research & Development is NT$243 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced Analog Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Analog Technology (ROCO:3438) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$73.24, compared to a current price of NT$54.20 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$243 Mil. Advanced Analog Technology's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 9 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 Advanced Analog Technology (ROCO:3438), the current Research & Development is NT$243 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 Advanced Analog Technology (ROCO:3438) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Analog Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$54.20 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$73.24. GuruFocus considers Advanced Analog Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3438:

  • Research & Development: NT$243 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$73.24 vs. price of NT$54.20 (26% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Advanced Analog Technology Business Description

Address 2F, No. 17, Gongye East 2nd Road, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu City, TWN, 300
Advanced Analog Technology Inc is a Taiwan based company operates in the semiconductor business. The activity of the group includes researching, developing and marketing of analog integrated circuits (IC). The product offered by the group includes linear, switching, and multi-function regulator, battery management, supervision, LED and Driver, among others. Geographically, the activities are carried out through the region of Taiwan and it derives revenue through the sale of the products.
63GF Score

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