KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co (ROCO:6125) Research & Development: NT$359 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:6125 KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co Ltd ROCO:6125
48 GF Score
Price NT$51.30
GF Value NT$81.27
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co Research & Development?

KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co ROCO:6125 +1.99% 48 Research & Development is NT$359 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6125 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$81.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$106 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$359 Mil.

KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co  (ROCO:6125) 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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KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co Research & Development Historical Data

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KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co Research & Development Chart

KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co Annual Data
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KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co Quarterly Data
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KenMec Mechanical Engineering 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$359 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$359 Mil mean?
KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co (ROCO:6125) has a Research & Development of NT$359 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co and its competitors.
Is KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co's Research & Development too high?
KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co's current Research & Development is NT$359 Mil. Overall, KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co's Research & Development compare to GEV and ETN?
KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co's Research & Development of NT$359 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products 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 KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co and its competitors. KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co's current Research & Development is NT$359 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co (ROCO:6125) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$81.27, compared to a current price of NT$51.30 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$359 Mil. KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co (ROCO:6125), the current Research & Development is NT$359 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 KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co (ROCO:6125) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$51.30 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$81.27. GuruFocus considers KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6125:

  • Research & Development: NT$359 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$81.27 vs. price of NT$51.30 (36.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6125 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co Business Description

Address Dingping Road, Ruifang District, 1st Floor, No. 69, Ruifang Industrial Park, New Taipei, TWN, 115
KenMec Mechanical Engineering Co Ltd is focusing on the design, machining, manufacturing and trading of industrial machines and steel angle frames; import and export of machinery, hardware, office equipment, and electric machinery; machining, manufacturing and trading of transfer lines, robot production lines, flexible manufacturing systems, automatic conveyors, automatic pallet stackers, automatic warehousing equipment, unmanned trucks, and robotic arms; manufacturing, machining and trading of computer and optical communication products and their components. Its segments are Automation segment, Smart Energy Integration Business, Electronic parts and components segment, SIC Business; and Other segments. The company derives maximum revenue from Automation segment.
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