Formosa Optical Technology Co (ROCO:5312) Research & Development: NT$0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ROCO:5312 Formosa Optical Technology Co Ltd ROCO:5312
81 GF Score
Price NT$87.80
GF Value NT$108.45
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Formosa Optical Technology Co Research & Development?

Formosa Optical Technology Co ROCO:5312 -2.12% 81 Research & Development is NT$0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5312 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$108.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Formosa Optical Technology Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$0 Mil.

Formosa Optical Technology Co  (ROCO:5312) 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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Formosa Optical Technology Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Formosa Optical Technology Co Research & Development Chart

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Formosa Optical Technology 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$0 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$0 Mil mean?
Formosa Optical Technology Co (ROCO:5312) has a Research & Development of NT$0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Formosa Optical Technology Co and its competitors.
Is Formosa Optical Technology Co's Research & Development too high?
Formosa Optical Technology Co's current Research & Development is NT$0 Mil. Overall, Formosa Optical Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Optical Technology Co's Research & Development compare to ISRG and BDX?
Formosa Optical Technology Co's Research & Development of NT$0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Formosa Optical Technology Co and its competitors. Formosa Optical Technology Co's current Research & Development is NT$0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Optical Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Optical Technology Co (ROCO:5312) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$108.45, compared to a current price of NT$87.80 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$0 Mil. Formosa Optical Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Formosa Optical Technology Co (ROCO:5312), the current Research & Development is NT$0 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 Formosa Optical Technology Co (ROCO:5312) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Optical Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$87.80 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$108.45. GuruFocus considers Formosa Optical Technology Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5312:

  • Research & Development: NT$0 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$108.45 vs. price of NT$87.80 (19% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5312 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Formosa Optical Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 97, Xintai 5th Road, 16th Floor, Section 1, Xizhi District, New Taipei City, TWN
Formosa Optical Technology Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the eyewear business, including optometry services and the retail business selling contact lenses and eye drops. The Group mainly derives revenue from the business divisions of Formosa Optical Technology and Bo Wei Optical, with Formosa Optical Technology generating maximum revenue. The majority of revenue is derived from the sale of glasses. The Group generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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