UBright Optronics (ROCO:4933) Research & Development: NT$271 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:4933 UBright Optronics Corp ROCO:4933
80 GF Score
Price NT$59.70
GF Value NT$74.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is UBright Optronics Research & Development?

UBright Optronics ROCO:4933 -1.97% 80 Research & Development is NT$271 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4933 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$74.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. UBright Optronics's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$68 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$271 Mil.

UBright Optronics  (ROCO:4933) 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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UBright Optronics Research & Development Historical Data

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UBright Optronics Research & Development Chart

UBright Optronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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UBright Optronics Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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UBright Optronics 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$271 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$271 Mil mean?
UBright Optronics (ROCO:4933) has a Research & Development of NT$271 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on UBright Optronics and its competitors.
Is UBright Optronics' Research & Development too high?
UBright Optronics' current Research & Development is NT$271 Mil. Overall, UBright Optronics has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UBright Optronics' Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
UBright Optronics' Research & Development of NT$271 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 UBright Optronics and its competitors. UBright Optronics's current Research & Development is NT$271 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UBright Optronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UBright Optronics (ROCO:4933) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$74.26, compared to a current price of NT$59.70 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$271 Mil. UBright Optronics' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 UBright Optronics (ROCO:4933), the current Research & Development is NT$271 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 UBright Optronics (ROCO:4933) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UBright Optronics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$59.70 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$74.26. GuruFocus considers UBright Optronics to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4933:

  • Research & Development: NT$271 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$74.26 vs. price of NT$59.70 (19.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4933 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

UBright Optronics Business Description

Address No. 80, Xinguang East Road, Renshanli Village, Daxi District, Taoyuan, TWN
UBright Optronics Corp is a Taiwan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of precision chemical materials and wholesale of molds. The company's revenue from continuing operations is derived from sales of its single product: Brightness Enhancement Film.
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