Chumpower Machinery (ROCO:4575) Research & Development: NT$50.4 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:4575 Chumpower Machinery Corp ROCO:4575
73 GF Score
Price NT$25.00
GF Value NT$21.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Chumpower Machinery Research & Development?

Chumpower Machinery ROCO:4575 +0.40% 73 Research & Development is NT$50.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4575 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$21.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Chumpower Machinery's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$25.5 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$50.4 Mil.

Chumpower Machinery  (ROCO:4575) 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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Chumpower Machinery Research & Development Historical Data

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Chumpower Machinery Research & Development Chart

Chumpower Machinery Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Chumpower Machinery Semi-Annual Data
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ROCO:4575
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Chumpower Machinery Corp ROCO:4575
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Chumpower Machinery 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$50.4 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$50.4 Mil mean?
Chumpower Machinery (ROCO:4575) has a Research & Development of NT$50.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Chumpower Machinery and its competitors.
Is Chumpower Machinery's Research & Development too high?
Chumpower Machinery's current Research & Development is NT$50.4 Mil. Overall, Chumpower Machinery has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chumpower Machinery's Research & Development compare to GEV and ETN?
Chumpower Machinery's Research & Development of NT$50.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products 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 Chumpower Machinery and its competitors. Chumpower Machinery's current Research & Development is NT$50.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chumpower Machinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chumpower Machinery (ROCO:4575) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$21.33, compared to a current price of NT$25.00 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$50.4 Mil. Chumpower Machinery's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 Chumpower Machinery (ROCO:4575), the current Research & Development is NT$50.4 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 Chumpower Machinery (ROCO:4575) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chumpower Machinery stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$25.00 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$21.33. GuruFocus considers Chumpower Machinery to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4575:

  • Research & Development: NT$50.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$21.33 vs. price of NT$25.00 (17.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4575 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Chumpower Machinery Business Description

Address No.688-1, Section 3, Zhongshan Road, Rongquan Lane, Wuri District, Taichung, TWN, 414
Chumpower Machinery Corp is a Taiwan based company mainly engaged in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) blow molding machines. The company also offers molds for different shapes and size of the bottles. Machinery offered by the company include one stage series, L series, Phoenix series, and W/L series.
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