Daily Polymer Co (ROCO:4716) Research & Development: NT$31.3 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:4716 Daily Polymer Co Ltd ROCO:4716
55 GF Score
Price NT$22.50
GF Value NT$12.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Daily Polymer Co Research & Development?

Daily Polymer Co ROCO:4716 -1.53% 55 Research & Development is NT$31.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4716 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$12.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Daily Polymer Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$6.7 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$31.3 Mil.

Daily Polymer Co  (ROCO:4716) 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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Daily Polymer Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Daily Polymer Co Research & Development Chart

Daily Polymer Co Annual Data
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Daily Polymer Co Quarterly Data
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Daily Polymer 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$31.3 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$31.3 Mil mean?
Daily Polymer Co (ROCO:4716) has a Research & Development of NT$31.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Daily Polymer Co and its competitors.
Is Daily Polymer Co's Research & Development too high?
Daily Polymer Co's current Research & Development is NT$31.3 Mil. Overall, Daily Polymer Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daily Polymer Co's Research & Development compare to LIN and SHW?
Daily Polymer Co's Research & Development of NT$31.3 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 Daily Polymer Co and its competitors. Daily Polymer Co's current Research & Development is NT$31.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daily Polymer Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daily Polymer Co (ROCO:4716) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$12.58, compared to a current price of NT$22.50 — trading 78.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$31.3 Mil. Daily Polymer Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Daily Polymer Co (ROCO:4716), the current Research & Development is NT$31.3 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 Daily Polymer Co (ROCO:4716) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daily Polymer Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$22.50 is trading 78.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$12.58. GuruFocus considers Daily Polymer Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4716:

  • Research & Development: NT$31.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$12.58 vs. price of NT$22.50 (78.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4716 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Daily Polymer Co Business Description

Address No. 18, Yongong 2nd Road, Yong\'An District, Kaohsiung City, TWN, 828
Daily Polymer Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of synthetic resins and electronic materials. Its product lines include polymer materials such as resins for paints, unsaturated polyester resin, and paint additives, as well as photo-electronic materials, including conductive polymer. The Company operates through two reportable segments: the Synthetic Resins Segment, which generates maximum revenue and is responsible for the manufacturing, processing, and sales of synthetic resins, and the New Materials Segment, which is responsible for the manufacturing, processing, and sales of electronic materials. The Company operates in Taiwan, Mainland China, and other countries.
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