U-Best Innovative Technology Co (ROCO:4714) Research & Development: NT$43 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:4714 U-Best Innovative Technology Co Ltd ROCO:4714
56 GF Score
Price NT$10.85
GF Value NT$28.76
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is U-Best Innovative Technology Co Research & Development?

U-Best Innovative Technology Co ROCO:4714 -0.91% 56 Research & Development is NT$43 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4714 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$28.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. U-Best Innovative Technology Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$10 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$43 Mil.

U-Best Innovative Technology Co  (ROCO:4714) 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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U-Best Innovative Technology Co Research & Development Historical Data

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U-Best Innovative Technology Co Research & Development Chart

U-Best Innovative Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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U-Best Innovative Technology Co Quarterly Data
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U-Best Innovative Technology 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$43 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$43 Mil mean?
U-Best Innovative Technology Co (ROCO:4714) has a Research & Development of NT$43 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on U-Best Innovative Technology Co and its competitors.
Is U-Best Innovative Technology Co's Research & Development too high?
U-Best Innovative Technology Co's current Research & Development is NT$43 Mil. Overall, U-Best Innovative Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does U-Best Innovative Technology Co's Research & Development compare to LIN and SHW?
U-Best Innovative Technology Co's Research & Development of NT$43 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals 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 U-Best Innovative Technology Co and its competitors. U-Best Innovative Technology Co's current Research & Development is NT$43 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is U-Best Innovative Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, U-Best Innovative Technology Co (ROCO:4714) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$28.76, compared to a current price of NT$10.85 — trading 62.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$43 Mil. U-Best Innovative Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 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 U-Best Innovative Technology Co (ROCO:4714), the current Research & Development is NT$43 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 U-Best Innovative Technology Co (ROCO:4714) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, U-Best Innovative Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$10.85 is trading 62.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$28.76. GuruFocus considers U-Best Innovative Technology Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4714:

  • Research & Development: NT$43 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$28.76 vs. price of NT$10.85 (62.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4714 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

U-Best Innovative Technology Co Business Description

Address Number 258-26, Anding, Anjia Li, Anding District, Tainan, TWN
U-Best Innovative Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of polymer chemical raw materials, including polyurethane resins, adhesives, surface treatment agents, and solvents and the development, leasing, and sale of residential and office buildings. The company operates in two segments Manufacturing segment, and Construction segment.
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