Kwong Lung Enterprise Co (ROCO:8916) Research & Development: NT$56 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:8916 Kwong Lung Enterprise Co Ltd ROCO:8916
76 GF Score
Price NT$43.25
GF Value NT$52.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kwong Lung Enterprise Co Research & Development?

Kwong Lung Enterprise Co ROCO:8916 +0.35% 76 Research & Development is NT$56 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8916 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$52.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Kwong Lung Enterprise 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$56 Mil.

Kwong Lung Enterprise Co  (ROCO:8916) 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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Kwong Lung Enterprise Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Kwong Lung Enterprise Co Research & Development Chart

Kwong Lung Enterprise Co Annual Data
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Kwong Lung Enterprise Co Quarterly Data
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Kwong Lung Enterprise 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$56 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$56 Mil mean?
Kwong Lung Enterprise Co (ROCO:8916) has a Research & Development of NT$56 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Kwong Lung Enterprise Co and its competitors.
Is Kwong Lung Enterprise Co's Research & Development too high?
Kwong Lung Enterprise Co's current Research & Development is NT$56 Mil. Overall, Kwong Lung Enterprise Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kwong Lung Enterprise Co's Research & Development compare to competitors?
Kwong Lung Enterprise Co's Research & Development of NT$56 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Kwong Lung Enterprise Co and its competitors. Kwong Lung Enterprise Co's current Research & Development is NT$56 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kwong Lung Enterprise Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kwong Lung Enterprise Co (ROCO:8916) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$52.71, compared to a current price of NT$43.25 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$56 Mil. Kwong Lung Enterprise Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Kwong Lung Enterprise Co (ROCO:8916), the current Research & Development is NT$56 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 Kwong Lung Enterprise Co (ROCO:8916) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kwong Lung Enterprise Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$43.25 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$52.71. GuruFocus considers Kwong Lung Enterprise Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8916:

  • Research & Development: NT$56 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$52.71 vs. price of NT$43.25 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8916 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kwong Lung Enterprise Co Business Description

Address Dunhua South Road, Section 2, No. 105, 16th Floor, Da\'an District, Taipei, TWN, 10682
Kwong Lung Enterprise Co Ltd mainly manufactures and sells various feather products, including apparel, down, and bedding. Its product portfolio comprises Gore-Tex garments, S-seal waterproof clothing, down jackets, sleeping bags, padded outerwear, tents, duvets, pillow covers, bedsheets, etc. The Group's operating segments are: Apparel department, Down material department, Home textile department, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Apparel department, which is engaged in manufacturing, developing, designing, and selling apparel. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Japan, and the rest from the USA, Taiwan, China, Vietnam, and other regions.
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