Macroblock (ROCO:3527) Research & Development: NT$479 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:3527 Macroblock Inc ROCO:3527
58 GF Score
Price NT$54.50
GF Value NT$57.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Macroblock Research & Development?

Macroblock ROCO:3527 -7.47% 58 Research & Development is NT$479 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3527 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$57.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Macroblock's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$154 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$479 Mil.

Macroblock  (ROCO:3527) 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.

Macroblock Research & Development Related Terms

Macroblock Research & Development Historical Data

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Macroblock Research & Development Chart

Macroblock Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Macroblock Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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ROCO:3527
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Macroblock 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$479 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$479 Mil mean?
Macroblock (ROCO:3527) has a Research & Development of NT$479 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Macroblock and its competitors.
Is Macroblock's Research & Development too high?
Macroblock's current Research & Development is NT$479 Mil. Overall, Macroblock has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macroblock's Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Macroblock's Research & Development of NT$479 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 Macroblock and its competitors. Macroblock's current Research & Development is NT$479 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macroblock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macroblock (ROCO:3527) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$57.36, compared to a current price of NT$54.50 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$479 Mil. Macroblock's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Macroblock (ROCO:3527), the current Research & Development is NT$479 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 Macroblock (ROCO:3527) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macroblock stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$54.50 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$57.36. GuruFocus considers Macroblock to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3527:

  • Research & Development: NT$479 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$57.36 vs. price of NT$54.50 (5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 1 warning sign

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Macroblock Business Description

Address No. 18, Puding Road, Floor 6-4, Hsinchu, TWN, 30072
Macroblock Inc is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the design, manufacture, and distribution of light-emitting diode (LED)-drive integrated circuits. Its products include LED-drive ICs, mixed digital and analog ICs, lighting products, and power modules. Geographically, the company operates in China, America, Europe, Taiwan, Asia, and others. The majority of revenue is generated from China. The reportable segments of the company are Integrated circuits and Controller, driver and others. The Integrated circuits segment is the key revenue driver.
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