Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) Research & Development: NT$33.9 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:4303 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Corp ROCO:4303
65 GF Score
Price NT$42.00
GF Value NT$120.25
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Research & Development?

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ROCO:4303 -0.71% 65 Research & Development is NT$33.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4303 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$120.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$7.6 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$33.9 Mil.

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial  (ROCO:4303) 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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Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Research & Development Historical Data

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Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Research & Development Chart

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Annual Data
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Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Quarterly Data
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Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial 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$33.9 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$33.9 Mil mean?
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) has a Research & Development of NT$33.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial and its competitors.
Is Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Research & Development too high?
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's current Research & Development is NT$33.9 Mil. Overall, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Research & Development compare to NKE and DECK?
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Research & Development of NT$33.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial and its competitors. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's current Research & Development is NT$33.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$120.25, compared to a current price of NT$42.00 — trading 65.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$33.9 Mil. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303), the current Research & Development is NT$33.9 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 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$42.00 is trading 65.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$120.25. GuruFocus considers Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4303:

  • Research & Development: NT$33.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$120.25 vs. price of NT$42.00 (65.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4303 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Business Description

Address Number 99, Xingye Road, Xuejia District, Tainan, TWN
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Corp mainly engages in the manufacturing and trading of synthetic leather and plastic leather products. Its business activities include production and manufacturing of various synthetic leathers, product scheduling and inventory management, maintenance of factory equipment, new product development and research, quality inspection and improvement. Its PVC products include PVC simulated leather, PVC pearlescent leather (paper texture), PVC furniture leather, PVC non-slip leather, PVC leather (printed), PVC leather (embossed), and PVC leather (paper texture + embossing). Its PU products include Dry PU, Wet-process PU products (non-slip leather), PU + TPU, PU film printing, and PU waterproof and breathable membrane. Taiwan generates the maximum revenue.
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