Vanguard International Semiconductor (ROCO:5347) Research & Development: NT$2,190 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ROCO:5347 Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp ROCO:5347
75 GF Score
Price NT$202.00
GF Value NT$99.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Vanguard International Semiconductor Research & Development?

Vanguard International Semiconductor ROCO:5347 -8.18% 75 Research & Development is NT$2,190 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5347 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$99.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Vanguard International Semiconductor's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$582 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2,190 Mil.

Vanguard International Semiconductor  (ROCO:5347) 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.

Vanguard International Semiconductor Research & Development Related Terms

Vanguard International Semiconductor Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

Vanguard International Semiconductor Research & Development Chart

Vanguard International Semiconductor Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Vanguard International Semiconductor 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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Vanguard International Semiconductor 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$2,190 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$2,190 Mil mean?
Vanguard International Semiconductor (ROCO:5347) has a Research & Development of NT$2,190 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Vanguard International Semiconductor and its competitors.
Is Vanguard International Semiconductor's Research & Development too high?
Vanguard International Semiconductor's current Research & Development is NT$2,190 Mil. Overall, Vanguard International Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vanguard International Semiconductor's Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Vanguard International Semiconductor's Research & Development of NT$2,190 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 Vanguard International Semiconductor and its competitors. Vanguard International Semiconductor's current Research & Development is NT$2,190 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vanguard International Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vanguard International Semiconductor (ROCO:5347) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$99.14, compared to a current price of NT$202.00 — trading 103.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$2,190 Mil. Vanguard International Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 12 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 Vanguard International Semiconductor (ROCO:5347), the current Research & Development is NT$2,190 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 Vanguard International Semiconductor (ROCO:5347) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vanguard International Semiconductor stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$202.00 is trading 103.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$99.14. GuruFocus considers Vanguard International Semiconductor to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5347:

  • Research & Development: NT$2,190 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$99.14 vs. price of NT$202.00 (103.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 12 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5347 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Vanguard International Semiconductor Business Description

Address No. 123, Park Road 3, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN, 300096
Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp is engaged mainly in the manufacturing, selling, packaging, testing and computer-aided design of integrated circuits and other semiconductor devices and the manufacturing of masks. Its services, manufacturing, and technology include BCD/UHV/SOI, Discrete, HV, Sensors/MEMS, eFlash, GaN, Fab Capacity, Intelligent Manufacturing and Management, Services, MPW, Program, Mask Services, Backend Services, Automotive, Design Support. Its Design Services include Libraries & IP Geographically, it derives revenue from Asia and America.
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