TCI Co (ROCO:8436) Research & Development: NT$577 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:8436 TCI Co Ltd ROCO:8436
79 GF Score
Price NT$115.50
GF Value NT$144.49
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is TCI Co Research & Development?

TCI Co ROCO:8436 79 Research & Development is NT$577 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8436 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$144.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. TCI Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$143 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$577 Mil.

TCI Co  (ROCO:8436) 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.

TCI Co Research & Development Related Terms

TCI Co Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TCI Co's Research & Development can be seen below:

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TCI Co Research & Development Chart

TCI Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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TCI Co 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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TCI 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$577 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$577 Mil mean?
TCI Co (ROCO:8436) has a Research & Development of NT$577 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on TCI Co and its competitors.
Is TCI Co's Research & Development too high?
TCI Co's current Research & Development is NT$577 Mil. Overall, TCI Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TCI Co's Research & Development compare to PG and CL?
TCI Co's Research & Development of NT$577 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 TCI Co and its competitors. TCI Co's current Research & Development is NT$577 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TCI Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TCI Co (ROCO:8436) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$144.49, compared to a current price of NT$115.50 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$577 Mil. TCI Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 TCI Co (ROCO:8436), the current Research & Development is NT$577 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 TCI Co (ROCO:8436) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TCI Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$115.50 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$144.49. GuruFocus considers TCI Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8436:

  • Research & Development: NT$577 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$144.49 vs. price of NT$115.50 (20.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8436 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

TCI Co Business Description

Address No.187, Kang Chien Road, 8th Floor, Nei Hu District, Taipei, TWN, 11494
TCI Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, wholesale, and retail of health foods and cosmetics. Its products include tablets and capsules of dietary supplements, functional drinks, facial masks, cosmetic serums, and others. The company's Geographical segments include Europe and America region; and the Asia Pacific region. The majority of the revenue comes from the Asia Pacific region.
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