Taiwan Semiconductor Co (ROCO:5425) Research & Development: NT$815 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:5425 Taiwan Semiconductor Co Ltd ROCO:5425
82 GF Score
Price NT$92.80
GF Value NT$87.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Taiwan Semiconductor Co Research & Development?

Taiwan Semiconductor Co ROCO:5425 +3.69% 82 Research & Development is NT$815 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5425 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$87.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Taiwan Semiconductor Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$212 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$815 Mil.

Taiwan Semiconductor Co  (ROCO:5425) 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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Taiwan Semiconductor Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Taiwan Semiconductor Co Research & Development Chart

Taiwan Semiconductor Co Annual Data
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Taiwan Semiconductor Co Quarterly Data
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Taiwan Semiconductor 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$815 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$815 Mil mean?
Taiwan Semiconductor Co (ROCO:5425) has a Research & Development of NT$815 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Taiwan Semiconductor Co and its competitors.
Is Taiwan Semiconductor Co's Research & Development too high?
Taiwan Semiconductor Co's current Research & Development is NT$815 Mil. Overall, Taiwan Semiconductor Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Semiconductor Co's Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Taiwan Semiconductor Co's Research & Development of NT$815 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 Taiwan Semiconductor Co and its competitors. Taiwan Semiconductor Co's current Research & Development is NT$815 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Semiconductor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Semiconductor Co (ROCO:5425) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$87.67, compared to a current price of NT$92.80 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$815 Mil. Taiwan Semiconductor Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Taiwan Semiconductor Co (ROCO:5425), the current Research & Development is NT$815 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 Taiwan Semiconductor Co (ROCO:5425) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Semiconductor Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$92.80 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$87.67. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Semiconductor Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5425:

  • Research & Development: NT$815 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$87.67 vs. price of NT$92.80 (5.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5425 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Taiwan Semiconductor Co Business Description

Address Beixin Road, 11th Floor, No. 205, Section 3, Xindian District, New Taipei, TWN, 231
Taiwan Semiconductor Co Ltd is a company that is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sale of semiconductor devices. The company's segment includes Rectifiers and Bar Code Printers. It generates maximum revenue from the Rectifiers segment. Its product portfolio includes Bridge Rectifier, Diode, DIAC and Thyristor, ESD Protection, Photocoupler, Transistor, Hall Effect Sensors, Voltage Reference, Switching Regulator, Linear Voltage Regulator, Amplifier and Comparator, and others.
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