FineTek Co (ROCO:4549) Research & Development: NT$79 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:4549 FineTek Co Ltd ROCO:4549
74 GF Score
Price NT$99.60
GF Value NT$167.87
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is FineTek Co Research & Development?

FineTek Co ROCO:4549 -0.40% 74 Research & Development is NT$79 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4549 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$167.87 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. FineTek Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$17 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$79 Mil.

FineTek Co  (ROCO:4549) 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.

FineTek Co Research & Development Related Terms

FineTek Co Research & Development Historical Data

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FineTek Co Research & Development Chart

FineTek Co Annual Data
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FineTek Co Quarterly Data
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74GF Score
FineTek Co Ltd ROCO:4549
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FineTek 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$79 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$79 Mil mean?
FineTek Co (ROCO:4549) has a Research & Development of NT$79 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on FineTek Co and its competitors.
Is FineTek Co's Research & Development too high?
FineTek Co's current Research & Development is NT$79 Mil. Overall, FineTek Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FineTek Co's Research & Development compare to COHR and KEYS?
FineTek Co's Research & Development of NT$79 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 FineTek Co and its competitors. FineTek Co's current Research & Development is NT$79 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FineTek Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FineTek Co (ROCO:4549) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$167.87, compared to a current price of NT$99.60 — trading 40.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$79 Mil. FineTek Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 FineTek Co (ROCO:4549), the current Research & Development is NT$79 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 FineTek Co (ROCO:4549) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FineTek Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$99.60 is trading 40.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$167.87. GuruFocus considers FineTek Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4549:

  • Research & Development: NT$79 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$167.87 vs. price of NT$99.60 (40.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4549 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

FineTek Co Business Description

Address No.16, Ziqiang Street, Tucheng District, New Taipei, TWN, 23678
FineTek Co Ltd manufactures, designs, and sells transmitters, point switches, and electronic terminals. Its products include point switches, level transmitters, flow measurements, grain monitoring systems, safety instruments, and digital meters among others. The company supplies industrial sensors as well as solutions for Process Automation, Flow Metering, Wireless Communication Technology, and Tank Gauging systems. It derives revenue from Process automated sensor development, Pneumatic control system, and Others. It operates in four principal geographical areas, China, Taiwan, USA and Germany, of which Taiwan derives the maximum revenue.
74GF Score

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