Acter Group (ROCO:5536) Research & Development: NT$407 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:5536 Acter Group Corp Ltd ROCO:5536
68 GF Score
Price NT$1,265.00
GF Value NT$520.10
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
View Full Analysis

What is Acter Group Research & Development?

Acter Group ROCO:5536 +1.20% 68 Research & Development is NT$407 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5536 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$520.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Acter Group's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$140 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$407 Mil.

Acter Group  (ROCO:5536) 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.

Acter Group Research & Development Related Terms

Acter Group Research & Development Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Acter Group'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.

Acter Group Research & Development Chart

Acter Group 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 207.37 334.50 370.52 361.46 406.82

Acter Group 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 27.21 80.68 75.31 110.57 140.25
ROCO:5536
68GF Score
Acter Group Corp Ltd ROCO:5536
Research & Development is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Acter Group 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$407 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$407 Mil mean?
Acter Group (ROCO:5536) has a Research & Development of NT$407 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Acter Group and its competitors.
Is Acter Group's Research & Development too high?
Acter Group's current Research & Development is NT$407 Mil. Overall, Acter Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acter Group's Research & Development compare to PWR and FIX?
Acter Group's Research & Development of NT$407 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Construction 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 Acter Group and its competitors. Acter Group's current Research & Development is NT$407 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acter Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acter Group (ROCO:5536) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$520.10, compared to a current price of NT$1,265.00 — trading 143.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$407 Mil. Acter Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Acter Group (ROCO:5536), the current Research & Development is NT$407 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 Acter Group (ROCO:5536) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acter Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$1,265.00 is trading 143.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$520.10. GuruFocus considers Acter Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5536:

  • Research & Development: NT$407 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$520.10 vs. price of NT$1,265.00 (143.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5536 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Acter Group Business Description

Address No. 201, Wenxin Road, 19th Floor-1, Section 2, Xitun District, Taichung, TWN, 40758
Acter Group Corp Ltd is a Taiwan-based engineering and construction company. It is engaged in providing construction, design, and maintenance services related to air conditioners, environmental control services, clean room set-up, ice water machine trading, energy-storing equipment trading, ventilation engineering, and energy technology services. The group has three reportable segments: Taiwan, Mainland China, and other countries. The Taiwan segment provides engineering, maintenance, sales, and other services in the Taiwan area. The Mainland China segment provides engineering services and sales in Mainland China. The other segment provides engineering services in Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, and other countries.
68GF Score

Get the complete analysis for ROCO:5536

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

NT$1,265.00
Price
NT$520.10
GF Value