Wei Chuan Foods (TPE:1201) Research & Development: NT$284 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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TPE:1201 Wei Chuan Foods Corp TPE:1201
65 GF Score
Price NT$12.45
GF Value NT$16.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Wei Chuan Foods Research & Development?

Wei Chuan Foods TPE:1201 65 Research & Development is NT$284 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1201 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$16.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Wei Chuan Foods's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$70 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$284 Mil.

Wei Chuan Foods  (TPE:1201) 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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Wei Chuan Foods Research & Development Historical Data

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Wei Chuan Foods Research & Development Chart

Wei Chuan Foods Annual Data
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Wei Chuan Foods Quarterly Data
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Wei Chuan Foods Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$284 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$284 Mil mean?
Wei Chuan Foods (TPE:1201) has a Research & Development of NT$284 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Wei Chuan Foods and its competitors.
Is Wei Chuan Foods' Research & Development too high?
Wei Chuan Foods' current Research & Development is NT$284 Mil. Overall, Wei Chuan Foods has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wei Chuan Foods' Research & Development compare to KHC and GIS?
Wei Chuan Foods' Research & Development of NT$284 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 Wei Chuan Foods and its competitors. Wei Chuan Foods's current Research & Development is NT$284 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wei Chuan Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wei Chuan Foods (TPE:1201) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$16.73, compared to a current price of NT$12.45 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$284 Mil. Wei Chuan Foods' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 10 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 Wei Chuan Foods (TPE:1201), the current Research & Development is NT$284 Mil as of Jun. 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 Wei Chuan Foods (TPE:1201) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wei Chuan Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$12.45 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$16.73. GuruFocus considers Wei Chuan Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1201:

  • Research & Development: NT$284 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$16.73 vs. price of NT$12.45 (25.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Wei Chuan Foods Business Description

Address Songjiang Road, No.125, 10th Floor, Weiquan Building, Zhongshan District, Taipei, TWN, 104474
Wei Chuan Foods Corp is a Taiwan-based company mainly engaged in manufacturing, processing, and selling dairy products, beverages, and instant foods. Its product offerings include salads, seasonings, eggs, desserts, fruit juices, plant-based milk, and others. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following business segments: Food, which generates the maximum revenue, Packaging materials, and Others. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Mainland China and other regions, and the rest from Taiwan.
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