Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) Research & Development: NT$305 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

ROCO:5478 Soft-World International Corp ROCO:5478
77 GF Score
Price NT$100.50
GF Value NT$101.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Soft-World International Research & Development?

Soft-World International ROCO:5478 +0.70% 77 Research & Development is NT$305 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5478 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$101.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Soft-World International's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$78 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$305 Mil.

Soft-World International  (ROCO:5478) 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.

Soft-World International Research & Development Related Terms

Soft-World International Research & Development Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Soft-World International's Research & Development can be seen below:

* 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.

Soft-World International Research & Development Chart

Soft-World International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 275.97 292.34 284.20 312.37 305.47

Soft-World International Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 76.07 76.21 74.73 76.47 78.06
ROCO:5478
77GF Score
Soft-World International Corp ROCO:5478
Research & Development is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Soft-World International 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$305 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$305 Mil mean?
Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) has a Research & Development of NT$305 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Soft-World International and its competitors.
Is Soft-World International's Research & Development too high?
Soft-World International's current Research & Development is NT$305 Mil. Overall, Soft-World International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soft-World International's Research & Development compare to NTES and EA?
Soft-World International's Research & Development of NT$305 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Interactive Media 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 Soft-World International and its competitors. Soft-World International's current Research & Development is NT$305 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soft-World International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$101.04, compared to a current price of NT$100.50 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$305 Mil. Soft-World International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Soft-World International (ROCO:5478), the current Research & Development is NT$305 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 Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soft-World International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$100.50 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$101.04. GuruFocus considers Soft-World International to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5478:

  • Research & Development: NT$305 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$101.04 vs. price of NT$100.50 (0.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5478 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Soft-World International Business Description

Address No. 61, Minzhuang Road, 13th floor, Chianjen Chiu, Kaohsiung, TWN, 806
Soft-World International Corp is engaged in the digital content point service platforms, production and publication of computer game magazines, commercial advertising services and the retail sale of entertainment products and accessories for game software. The Corporation also acts as an agent for games and commercial software. Its segments include Soft-World; Chinese Gamer International Corporation; Game Flier International Corporation; Neweb Technologies; Efun Corporation; and Others. It operates in China, Taiwan and other countries. The company derives maximum revenue from Soft-World International Corporation segment.
77GF Score

Get the complete analysis for ROCO:5478

Research & Development is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

NT$100.50
Price
NT$101.04
GF Value