Ecocera Optronics Co (ROCO:6597) Research & Development: NT$30.3 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:6597 Ecocera Optronics Co Ltd ROCO:6597
87 GF Score
Price NT$67.20
GF Value NT$69.69
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ecocera Optronics Co Research & Development?

Ecocera Optronics Co ROCO:6597 -0.88% 87 Research & Development is NT$30.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6597 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$69.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Ecocera Optronics Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$8.7 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$30.3 Mil.

Ecocera Optronics Co  (ROCO:6597) 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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Ecocera Optronics Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Ecocera Optronics Co Annual Data
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Ecocera Optronics 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$30.3 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$30.3 Mil mean?
Ecocera Optronics Co (ROCO:6597) has a Research & Development of NT$30.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ecocera Optronics Co and its competitors.
Is Ecocera Optronics Co's Research & Development too high?
Ecocera Optronics Co's current Research & Development is NT$30.3 Mil. Overall, Ecocera Optronics Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecocera Optronics Co's Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
Ecocera Optronics Co's Research & Development of NT$30.3 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 Ecocera Optronics Co and its competitors. Ecocera Optronics Co's current Research & Development is NT$30.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecocera Optronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecocera Optronics Co (ROCO:6597) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$69.69, compared to a current price of NT$67.20 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$30.3 Mil. Ecocera Optronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 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 Ecocera Optronics Co (ROCO:6597), the current Research & Development is NT$30.3 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 Ecocera Optronics Co (ROCO:6597) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecocera Optronics Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$67.20 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$69.69. GuruFocus considers Ecocera Optronics Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6597:

  • Research & Development: NT$30.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$69.69 vs. price of NT$67.20 (3.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6597 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ecocera Optronics Co Business Description

Address Nanshan Road, No.303, Section 2, 2nd Floor, Luchu District, Taoyuan, TWN
Ecocera Optronics Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the production of ceramic substrates and ceramic circuit boards. The company's products are used in LED lighting, automotive lighting, mobile phone LED flash, UV, display, and other applications.
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