Meribank Biotech Co (ROCO:4724) Research & Development: NT$31.3 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:4724 Meribank Biotech Co Ltd ROCO:4724
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Price NT$9.78
GF Value NT$48.90
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Meribank Biotech Co Research & Development?

Meribank Biotech Co ROCO:4724 -3.65% 40 Research & Development is NT$31.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4724 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$48.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Meribank Biotech Co's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$12.9 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$31.3 Mil.

Meribank Biotech Co  (ROCO:4724) 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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Meribank Biotech Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Meribank Biotech Co Research & Development Chart

Meribank Biotech Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Meribank Biotech Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.83 17.31 18.59 18.31 12.94
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Meribank Biotech 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 semi-annually 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?
Meribank Biotech Co (ROCO:4724) 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 Meribank Biotech Co and its competitors.
Is Meribank Biotech Co's Research & Development too high?
Meribank Biotech Co's current Research & Development is NT$31.3 Mil. Overall, Meribank Biotech Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meribank Biotech Co's Research & Development compare to VRTX and REGN?
Meribank Biotech Co's Research & Development of NT$31.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Biotechnology 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 Meribank Biotech Co and its competitors. Meribank Biotech 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 Meribank Biotech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meribank Biotech Co (ROCO:4724) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$48.90, compared to a current price of NT$9.78 — trading 80% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$31.3 Mil. Meribank Biotech Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 6 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 Meribank Biotech Co (ROCO:4724), 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 Meribank Biotech Co (ROCO:4724) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meribank Biotech Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$9.78 is trading 80% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$48.90. GuruFocus considers Meribank Biotech Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4724:

  • Research & Development: NT$31.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$48.90 vs. price of NT$9.78 (80% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4724 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Meribank Biotech Co Business Description

Address Sector 1, Neihu Road, 1st Floor, No.68, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 11493
Meribank Biotech Co Ltd is engaged in Research and development and sales of new cell drugs and also Umbilical cord blood, placenta and umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells processing, testing and cryopreservation.
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