Tons Lightology (ROCO:4972) Research & Development: NT$74.9 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:4972 Tons Lightology Inc ROCO:4972
65 GF Score
Price NT$16.80
GF Value NT$20.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Tons Lightology Research & Development?

Tons Lightology ROCO:4972 -0.59% 65 Research & Development is NT$74.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4972 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Tons Lightology's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$19.3 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$74.9 Mil.

Tons Lightology  (ROCO:4972) 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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Tons Lightology Research & Development Historical Data

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Tons Lightology Research & Development Chart

Tons Lightology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Tons Lightology 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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Tons Lightology 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$74.9 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$74.9 Mil mean?
Tons Lightology (ROCO:4972) has a Research & Development of NT$74.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Tons Lightology and its competitors.
Is Tons Lightology's Research & Development too high?
Tons Lightology's current Research & Development is NT$74.9 Mil. Overall, Tons Lightology has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tons Lightology's Research & Development compare to SN and SGI?
Tons Lightology's Research & Development of NT$74.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Tons Lightology and its competitors. Tons Lightology's current Research & Development is NT$74.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tons Lightology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tons Lightology (ROCO:4972) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.13, compared to a current price of NT$16.80 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$74.9 Mil. Tons Lightology's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Tons Lightology (ROCO:4972), the current Research & Development is NT$74.9 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 Tons Lightology (ROCO:4972) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tons Lightology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$16.80 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.13. GuruFocus considers Tons Lightology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4972:

  • Research & Development: NT$74.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$20.13 vs. price of NT$16.80 (16.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4972 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Tons Lightology Business Description

Address No. 236, Bo’ai Street, 4th Floor, Shulin District, New Taipei, TWN, 23845
Tons Lightology Inc engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of commercial lighting fixtures. The company's operating segment includes Tons Lightology Inc; Titan Lighting Co. Ltd, Zhongshan Tons Lighting Co. Ltd, and StrongLED Lighting System (Cayman) Co. Ltd. It generates maximum revenue from the Tons Lightology Inc. segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Europe and also has a presence in Asia, Oceania, and other countries. It focuses on indoor lighting and outdoor lighting. The company's products are used for museum/gallery, commercial, hotel, club, office, and Outdoor applications.
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