Optowide Technologies Co (SHSE:688195) Research & Development: ¥80.3 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:688195 Optowide Technologies Co Ltd SHSE:688195
66 GF Score
Price ¥125.56
GF Value ¥47.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Optowide Technologies Co Research & Development?

Optowide Technologies Co SHSE:688195 +4.11% 66 Research & Development is ¥80.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688195 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥47.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Optowide Technologies Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥23.7 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥80.3 Mil.

Optowide Technologies Co  (SHSE:688195) 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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Optowide Technologies Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Optowide Technologies Co Research & Development Chart

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Optowide Technologies 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥80.3 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 ¥80.3 Mil mean?
Optowide Technologies Co (SHSE:688195) has a Research & Development of ¥80.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Optowide Technologies Co and its competitors.
Is Optowide Technologies Co's Research & Development too high?
Optowide Technologies Co's current Research & Development is ¥80.3 Mil. Overall, Optowide Technologies Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optowide Technologies Co's Research & Development compare to CSCO and MSI?
Optowide Technologies Co's Research & Development of ¥80.3 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 Optowide Technologies Co and its competitors. Optowide Technologies Co's current Research & Development is ¥80.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optowide Technologies Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optowide Technologies Co (SHSE:688195) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥47.35, compared to a current price of ¥125.56 — trading 165.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is ¥80.3 Mil. Optowide Technologies Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Optowide Technologies Co (SHSE:688195), the current Research & Development is ¥80.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 Optowide Technologies Co (SHSE:688195) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optowide Technologies Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥125.56 is trading 165.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥47.35. GuruFocus considers Optowide Technologies Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688195:

  • Research & Development: ¥80.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: ¥47.35 vs. price of ¥125.56 (165.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688195 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Optowide Technologies Co Business Description

Address No. 1, Chashan Road, Mawei Science and Technology Park, 5th Floor, 3rd Floor, Building B, Building No 1, Fujian Province, Fuzhou, CHN, 350015
Optowide Technologies Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of various types of precision optical components and optical fiber devices. The products are mainly used in optical communications, fiber lasers and other fields. Other application fields include quantum information scientific research, biomedicine, consumer optics and others.
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