Vate Technology (ROCO:5344) Research & Development: NT$4.5 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:5344 Vate Technology Corp Ltd ROCO:5344
64 GF Score
Price NT$16.20
GF Value NT$20.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Vate Technology Research & Development?

Vate Technology ROCO:5344 +3.18% 64 Research & Development is NT$4.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5344 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Vate Technology's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1.0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$4.5 Mil.

Vate Technology  (ROCO:5344) 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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Vate Technology Research & Development Historical Data

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Vate Technology Research & Development Chart

Vate Technology Annual Data
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Vate Technology Quarterly Data
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Vate Technology Corp Ltd ROCO:5344
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Vate Technology 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$4.5 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$4.5 Mil mean?
Vate Technology (ROCO:5344) has a Research & Development of NT$4.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Vate Technology and its competitors.
Is Vate Technology's Research & Development too high?
Vate Technology's current Research & Development is NT$4.5 Mil. Overall, Vate Technology has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vate Technology's Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Vate Technology's Research & Development of NT$4.5 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 Vate Technology and its competitors. Vate Technology's current Research & Development is NT$4.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vate Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vate Technology (ROCO:5344) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.22, compared to a current price of NT$16.20 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$4.5 Mil. Vate Technology's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Vate Technology (ROCO:5344), the current Research & Development is NT$4.5 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 Vate Technology (ROCO:5344) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vate Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$16.20 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.22. GuruFocus considers Vate Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5344:

  • Research & Development: NT$4.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$20.22 vs. price of NT$16.20 (19.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5344 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Vate Technology Business Description

Address No. 9, Lixing 5th Road, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, TWN
Vate Technology Corp Ltd is engaged in providing integrated circuit chip testing services and the trading of lighting equipment and fixtures. The company's services include CP testing service, FT Testing Service, SLT Testing Service, CIS Testing Service, and Back End Service. It operates in single segment of testing and processing of electronic components and the sales of lighting fixtures, using testing equipment to provide IC and wafer testing services and LED lighting fixture sales and installation services. Geographically it operates in Taiwan.
64GF Score

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