Spec Products (ROCO:7718) Research & Development: NT$10 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:7718 Spec Products Corp ROCO:7718
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What is Spec Products Research & Development?

Spec Products ROCO:7718 +0.21% 48 Research & Development is NT$10 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:7718 with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Spec Products's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$10 Mil.

Spec Products  (ROCO:7718) 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.

Spec Products Research & Development Related Terms

Spec Products Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Spec Products'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.

Spec Products Research & Development Chart

Spec Products Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Spec Products Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 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 2.11 3.97 2.84 2.06 1.61
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Spec Products 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$10 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$10 Mil mean?
Spec Products (ROCO:7718) has a Research & Development of NT$10 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Spec Products and its competitors.
Is Spec Products' Research & Development too high?
Spec Products' current Research & Development is NT$10 Mil. Overall, Spec Products has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spec Products' Research & Development compare to SNA and RBC?
Spec Products' Research & Development of NT$10 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products 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 Spec Products and its competitors. Spec Products's current Research & Development is NT$10 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spec Products stock overvalued right now?
Spec Products (ROCO:7718) has a current Research & Development of NT$10 Mil. The current Research & Development is NT$10 Mil. Spec Products' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Spec Products (ROCO:7718), the current Research & Development is NT$10 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.

Spec Products Business Description

Address 9th Floor.-4, No. 358, Section 1, Dongmen Road, East District, Tainan, TWN, 701002
Spec Products Corp is engaged in the manufacture of screws and nuts, wholesale of metalware, and international trade. Its product patents includes Nordic Bolt & Nut (Wedge Locking Fastener), Spec Locking Washer, Aluminum H.T Processes and some assembly devices, etc.
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