Wah Hong Industrial (ROCO:8240) Research & Development: NT$235 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:8240 Wah Hong Industrial Corp ROCO:8240
61 GF Score
Price NT$46.30
GF Value NT$32.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Wah Hong Industrial Research & Development?

Wah Hong Industrial ROCO:8240 -2.11% 61 Research & Development is NT$235 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8240 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$32.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Wah Hong Industrial's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$59 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$235 Mil.

Wah Hong Industrial  (ROCO:8240) 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.

Wah Hong Industrial Research & Development Related Terms

Wah Hong Industrial Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wah Hong Industrial's Research & Development can be seen below:

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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.

Wah Hong Industrial Research & Development Chart

Wah Hong Industrial Annual Data
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Wah Hong Industrial Quarterly Data
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Wah Hong Industrial 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$235 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$235 Mil mean?
Wah Hong Industrial (ROCO:8240) has a Research & Development of NT$235 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Wah Hong Industrial and its competitors.
Is Wah Hong Industrial's Research & Development too high?
Wah Hong Industrial's current Research & Development is NT$235 Mil. Overall, Wah Hong Industrial has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wah Hong Industrial's Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
Wah Hong Industrial's Research & Development of NT$235 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 Wah Hong Industrial and its competitors. Wah Hong Industrial's current Research & Development is NT$235 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wah Hong Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wah Hong Industrial (ROCO:8240) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$32.56, compared to a current price of NT$46.30 — trading 42.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$235 Mil. Wah Hong Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Wah Hong Industrial (ROCO:8240), the current Research & Development is NT$235 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 Wah Hong Industrial (ROCO:8240) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wah Hong Industrial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$46.30 is trading 42.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$32.56. GuruFocus considers Wah Hong Industrial to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8240:

  • Research & Development: NT$235 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$32.56 vs. price of NT$46.30 (42.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8240 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Wah Hong Industrial Business Description

Address No.235 Zhongzheng 4th Road, 6&7, 11th Floor, Kaohsiung, TWN
Wah Hong Industrial Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of materials of LCD (Diffusion, Reflection films etc.), materials of Bulk Molding Compounds (BMC) and Molding products etc. Its segments include Wah Hong Industrial Corporation (Taiwan), Wah Hong International Ltd., Sun Hong and Xiamen Guang Hong (South China), and Wah Hong Technology Ltd., SIP Chang Hong, SIP Chang Jun, Ningbo Changhong, Qingdao Changhong, Chang Hong (HK), Ningbo Changli, Smart Succeed Ltd., Granite International Ltd., Allied Royal LLC., Suzhou Alliance and Best Honor Inc. (Eastern China). It derives the majority of revenue from Eastern China segment.
61GF Score

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