Samebest Co (ROCO:8489) Research & Development: NT$50 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ROCO:8489 Samebest Co Ltd ROCO:8489
55 GF Score
Price NT$21.70
GF Value NT$40.79
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Samebest Co Research & Development?

Samebest Co ROCO:8489 -0.23% 55 Research & Development is NT$50 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8489 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$40.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Samebest Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$14 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$50 Mil.

Samebest Co  (ROCO:8489) 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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Samebest Co 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.

Samebest Co Research & Development Chart

Samebest Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Samebest 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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Samebest 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$50 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$50 Mil mean?
Samebest Co (ROCO:8489) has a Research & Development of NT$50 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Samebest Co and its competitors.
Is Samebest Co's Research & Development too high?
Samebest Co's current Research & Development is NT$50 Mil. Overall, Samebest Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samebest Co's Research & Development compare to EDU and TAL?
Samebest Co's Research & Development of NT$50 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education 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 Education company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Education 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 Samebest Co and its competitors. Samebest Co's current Research & Development is NT$50 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samebest Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samebest Co (ROCO:8489) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$40.79, compared to a current price of NT$21.70 — trading 46.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$50 Mil. Samebest Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 9 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 Samebest Co (ROCO:8489), the current Research & Development is NT$50 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 Samebest Co (ROCO:8489) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samebest Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$21.70 is trading 46.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$40.79. GuruFocus considers Samebest Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8489:

  • Research & Development: NT$50 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$40.79 vs. price of NT$21.70 (46.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8489 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Samebest Co Business Description

Address Chongzhong Road, Lane 609, Section 5, 5th Floor, No. 2, Sanchong District, New Taipei, TWN
Samebest Co Ltd is an e-learning company. It creates new patterns of learning. Its products include King Studies, Wang Pre-enrollment, The M Riders cloud classroom, and Wang Yi. The company operates in the Chinese cloud learning service industry.
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