Unique Opto-Electronics Co (ROCO:3441) Research & Development: NT$5.0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:3441 Unique Opto-Electronics Co Ltd ROCO:3441
66 GF Score
Price NT$74.30
GF Value NT$47.72
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Unique Opto-Electronics Co Research & Development?

Unique Opto-Electronics Co ROCO:3441 +9.91% 66 Research & Development is NT$5.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3441 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$47.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Unique Opto-Electronics Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1.3 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$5.0 Mil.

Unique Opto-Electronics Co  (ROCO:3441) 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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Unique Opto-Electronics Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Unique Opto-Electronics Co Research & Development Chart

Unique Opto-Electronics Co Annual Data
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Unique Opto-Electronics Co Quarterly Data
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Unique Opto-Electronics 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$5.0 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$5.0 Mil mean?
Unique Opto-Electronics Co (ROCO:3441) has a Research & Development of NT$5.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Unique Opto-Electronics Co and its competitors.
Is Unique Opto-Electronics Co's Research & Development too high?
Unique Opto-Electronics Co's current Research & Development is NT$5.0 Mil. Overall, Unique Opto-Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unique Opto-Electronics Co's Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
Unique Opto-Electronics Co's Research & Development of NT$5.0 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 Unique Opto-Electronics Co and its competitors. Unique Opto-Electronics Co's current Research & Development is NT$5.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unique Opto-Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unique Opto-Electronics Co (ROCO:3441) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$47.72, compared to a current price of NT$74.30 — trading 55.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$5.0 Mil. Unique Opto-Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Unique Opto-Electronics Co (ROCO:3441), the current Research & Development is NT$5.0 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 Unique Opto-Electronics Co (ROCO:3441) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unique Opto-Electronics Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$74.30 is trading 55.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$47.72. GuruFocus considers Unique Opto-Electronics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3441:

  • Research & Development: NT$5.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$47.72 vs. price of NT$74.30 (55.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3441 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Unique Opto-Electronics Co Business Description

Address No. 6-4 Daoxiang Road, Caotun Town, Nantou, TWN
Unique Opto-Electronics Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture, processing, and trading of various optical glass, optical lenses, lens blanks, and bristles. The company's products are used in cameras, camcorders, binoculars, and monitors.
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