iSTART-TEK (ROCO:6786) Research & Development: NT$80.9 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ROCO:6786 iSTART-TEK Inc ROCO:6786
72 GF Score
Price NT$70.00
GF Value NT$148.26
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is iSTART-TEK Research & Development?

iSTART-TEK ROCO:6786 -5.28% 72 Research & Development is NT$80.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6786 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$148.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. iSTART-TEK's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$51.8 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$80.9 Mil.

iSTART-TEK  (ROCO:6786) 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.

iSTART-TEK Research & Development Related Terms

iSTART-TEK Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

iSTART-TEK Research & Development Chart

iSTART-TEK Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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iSTART-TEK Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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iSTART-TEK 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$80.9 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$80.9 Mil mean?
iSTART-TEK (ROCO:6786) has a Research & Development of NT$80.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on iSTART-TEK and its competitors.
Is iSTART-TEK's Research & Development too high?
iSTART-TEK's current Research & Development is NT$80.9 Mil. Overall, iSTART-TEK has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iSTART-TEK's Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
iSTART-TEK's Research & Development of NT$80.9 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 iSTART-TEK and its competitors. iSTART-TEK's current Research & Development is NT$80.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is iSTART-TEK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iSTART-TEK (ROCO:6786) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$148.26, compared to a current price of NT$70.00 — trading 52.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$80.9 Mil. iSTART-TEK's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 iSTART-TEK (ROCO:6786), the current Research & Development is NT$80.9 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 iSTART-TEK (ROCO:6786) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iSTART-TEK stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$70.00 is trading 52.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$148.26. GuruFocus considers iSTART-TEK to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6786:

  • Research & Development: NT$80.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$148.26 vs. price of NT$70.00 (52.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6786 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

iSTART-TEK Business Description

Address No. 6, Taiyuan 1st Street, 5th Floor and 7th Floor, Hsinchu County, Zhubei, TWN, 30288
iSTART-TEK Inc provides testing and repairing technical of memory. The company offers configurable memory testing circuits and software and hardware technology development, licensing service and repairing solutions based on own memory testing and repairing patents. The product portfolio include EZ-BIST and Start V2 and Customized IP.
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