Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279) Research & Development: NT$511 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ROCO:6279 Hu Lane Associate Inc ROCO:6279
88 GF Score
Price NT$116.50
GF Value NT$180.01
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Hu Lane Associate Research & Development?

Hu Lane Associate ROCO:6279 -0.85% 88 Research & Development is NT$511 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6279 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$180.01 (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. Hu Lane Associate's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$138 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$511 Mil.

Hu Lane Associate  (ROCO:6279) 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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Hu Lane Associate Research & Development Historical Data

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Hu Lane Associate Research & Development Chart

Hu Lane Associate Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Hu Lane Associate 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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Hu Lane Associate 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$511 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$511 Mil mean?
Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279) has a Research & Development of NT$511 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Hu Lane Associate and its competitors.
Is Hu Lane Associate's Research & Development too high?
Hu Lane Associate's current Research & Development is NT$511 Mil. Overall, Hu Lane Associate has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hu Lane Associate's Research & Development compare to ORLY and AZO?
Hu Lane Associate's Research & Development of NT$511 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Hu Lane Associate and its competitors. Hu Lane Associate's current Research & Development is NT$511 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hu Lane Associate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$180.01, compared to a current price of NT$116.50 — trading 35.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$511 Mil. Hu Lane Associate's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279), the current Research & Development is NT$511 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 Hu Lane Associate (ROCO:6279) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hu Lane Associate stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$116.50 is trading 35.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$180.01. GuruFocus considers Hu Lane Associate to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6279:

  • Research & Development: NT$511 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$180.01 vs. price of NT$116.50 (35.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6279 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hu Lane Associate Business Description

Address No. 1, Lane. 342, Fude 1st Road, Xizhi District, New Taipei City, TWN, 221
Hu Lane Associate Inc is a Taiwan based company principally engaged in the production and sales of terminal products of cars and motorcycles. The company offers connectors for automobiles, motorbikes, electric vehicles, extended fields, specific application purposes, rubber seals, fasten accessories, and other connectors. Some of the connectors produced are an automotive connector, manufactured housing, terminal connectors, and wiring harness connectors. The group also sells mold applicator parts and plastic accessory products. The operations of the company are carried out in China which is also its key revenue generating market, rest of Asia and other regions.
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