Prosperity Dielectrics Co (ROCO:6173) Research & Development: NT$59 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:6173 Prosperity Dielectrics Co Ltd ROCO:6173
52 GF Score
Price NT$194.00
GF Value NT$55.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Prosperity Dielectrics Co Research & Development?

Prosperity Dielectrics Co ROCO:6173 -9.98% 52 Research & Development is NT$59 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6173 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$55.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Prosperity Dielectrics Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$15 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$59 Mil.

Prosperity Dielectrics Co  (ROCO:6173) 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.

Prosperity Dielectrics Co Research & Development Related Terms

Prosperity Dielectrics Co Research & Development Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Prosperity Dielectrics Co'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.

Prosperity Dielectrics Co Research & Development Chart

Prosperity Dielectrics Co 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 85.09 88.24 78.83 70.49 59.11

Prosperity Dielectrics Co 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 18.59 14.55 14.07 15.20 15.28
ROCO:6173
52GF Score
Prosperity Dielectrics Co Ltd ROCO:6173
Research & Development is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Prosperity Dielectrics 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$59 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$59 Mil mean?
Prosperity Dielectrics Co (ROCO:6173) has a Research & Development of NT$59 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Prosperity Dielectrics Co and its competitors.
Is Prosperity Dielectrics Co's Research & Development too high?
Prosperity Dielectrics Co's current Research & Development is NT$59 Mil. Overall, Prosperity Dielectrics Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prosperity Dielectrics Co's Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
Prosperity Dielectrics Co's Research & Development of NT$59 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 Prosperity Dielectrics Co and its competitors. Prosperity Dielectrics Co's current Research & Development is NT$59 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prosperity Dielectrics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prosperity Dielectrics Co (ROCO:6173) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$55.44, compared to a current price of NT$194.00 — trading 249.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$59 Mil. Prosperity Dielectrics Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Prosperity Dielectrics Co (ROCO:6173), the current Research & Development is NT$59 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 Prosperity Dielectrics Co (ROCO:6173) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prosperity Dielectrics Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$194.00 is trading 249.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$55.44. GuruFocus considers Prosperity Dielectrics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6173:

  • Research & Development: NT$59 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$55.44 vs. price of NT$194.00 (249.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Prosperity Dielectrics Co Business Description

Address No. 566-1, KaoShi Road, No.566-1, Yangmei, Taoyuan, TWN, 326103
Prosperity Dielectrics Co Ltd mainly manufactures, processes and sells multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC), chip resistors and ceramic dielectric powders. The company has two segment Taiwan segment, and China segment. The company generates majority of revenue from Taiwan segment. The Group operates in three principal geographical areas - Asia, America and Europe. Its products are Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors includes FK/FH Safety Certified Capacitor, FV High Voltage Capacitor; Chip Resistors includes Current Sensing, Wide Terminal, Automotive, High Voltage; Inductor includes Air Wound Coil, Wire-Wound Ceramic, Chip Inductor, Common Mode Choke; Ceramic Dielectric Powders includes Barium Titanate Powder, MLCC Formulations, Microwave; Varistor includes MutiLayer Varistor Varistor, etc.
52GF Score

Get the complete analysis for ROCO:6173

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

NT$194.00
Price
NT$55.44
GF Value