Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) Research & Development: NT$719 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:6182 Wafer Works Corp ROCO:6182
60 GF Score
Price NT$149.50
GF Value NT$33.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Wafer Works Research & Development?

Wafer Works ROCO:6182 -9.94% 60 Research & Development is NT$719 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6182 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$33.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Wafer Works's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$184 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$719 Mil.

Wafer Works  (ROCO:6182) 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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Wafer Works Research & Development Historical Data

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Wafer Works Research & Development Chart

Wafer Works Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Wafer Works Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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Wafer Works 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$719 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$719 Mil mean?
Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) has a Research & Development of NT$719 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Wafer Works and its competitors.
Is Wafer Works' Research & Development too high?
Wafer Works' current Research & Development is NT$719 Mil. Overall, Wafer Works has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wafer Works' Research & Development compare to AMAT and LRCX?
Wafer Works' Research & Development of NT$719 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 Wafer Works and its competitors. Wafer Works's current Research & Development is NT$719 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wafer Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.54, compared to a current price of NT$149.50 — trading 345.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$719 Mil. Wafer Works' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 9 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 Wafer Works (ROCO:6182), the current Research & Development is NT$719 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 Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafer Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$149.50 is trading 345.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.54. GuruFocus considers Wafer Works to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6182:

  • Research & Development: NT$719 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$33.54 vs. price of NT$149.50 (345.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6182 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Wafer Works Business Description

Address No. 100, Longyuan 1st Road, Longtan Science Park, Taoyuan, TWN, 32542
Wafer Works Corp is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the R&D, design, manufacturing, and sales of semiconductor materials; the technique consulting business, service business, and trading for the above items. Its customized silicon wafer services are Polished wafers, Leijingjingyuan, SOI wafers, Gallium nitride epitaxial wafers, and Custom wafers. Its geographical segments include Taiwan, China (including Hong Kong), the United States, and Other countries. It generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan. The Group's revenue is derived from the manufacture and sale of semiconductor wafers.
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