3S Silicon Tech (ROCO:5297) Research & Development: NT$54.2 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:5297 3S Silicon Tech Inc ROCO:5297
68 GF Score
Price NT$69.50
GF Value NT$26.91
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is 3S Silicon Tech Research & Development?

3S Silicon Tech ROCO:5297 -0.71% 68 Research & Development is NT$54.2 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5297 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$26.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. 3S Silicon Tech's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$28.0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$54.2 Mil.

3S Silicon Tech  (ROCO:5297) 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.

3S Silicon Tech Research & Development Related Terms

3S Silicon Tech Research & Development Historical Data

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3S Silicon Tech Research & Development Chart

3S Silicon Tech Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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3S Silicon Tech Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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3S Silicon Tech 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$54.2 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$54.2 Mil mean?
3S Silicon Tech (ROCO:5297) has a Research & Development of NT$54.2 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on 3S Silicon Tech and its competitors.
Is 3S Silicon Tech's Research & Development too high?
3S Silicon Tech's current Research & Development is NT$54.2 Mil. Overall, 3S Silicon Tech has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 3S Silicon Tech's Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
3S Silicon Tech's Research & Development of NT$54.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors 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 3S Silicon Tech and its competitors. 3S Silicon Tech's current Research & Development is NT$54.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 3S Silicon Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 3S Silicon Tech (ROCO:5297) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.91, compared to a current price of NT$69.50 — trading 158.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$54.2 Mil. 3S Silicon Tech's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 3S Silicon Tech (ROCO:5297), the current Research & Development is NT$54.2 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 3S Silicon Tech (ROCO:5297) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 3S Silicon Tech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$69.50 is trading 158.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.91. GuruFocus considers 3S Silicon Tech to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5297:

  • Research & Development: NT$54.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$26.91 vs. price of NT$69.50 (158.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5297 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

3S Silicon Tech Business Description

Address No. 169-2, Section 1, Kangle Road, 3rd Floor, Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu, TWN, 304
3S Silicon Tech Inc. is a Taiwan-based company that offers die bonding for discrete power devices. Its products include clip-die bonders for power devices, snap ovens, customized equipment, and an open lab platform. 3S also provides intelligent automatic assembly machine systems, focusing on the packaging technology of discrete power semiconductors, supported by solutions and services. The company's systems include die-attach machines, stencil printers, copper strip die bonders, vacuum reflow ovens, and formic acid vacuum reflow ovens.
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