Uni-President Enterprises (TPE:1216) Research & Development: NT$1,215 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1216 Uni-President Enterprises Corp TPE:1216
81 GF Score
Price NT$74.90
GF Value NT$89.42
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Uni-President Enterprises Research & Development?

Uni-President Enterprises TPE:1216 +0.54% 81 Research & Development is NT$1,215 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1216 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$89.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Uni-President Enterprises's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$389 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,215 Mil.

Uni-President Enterprises  (TPE:1216) 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.

Uni-President Enterprises Research & Development Related Terms

Uni-President Enterprises 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.

Uni-President Enterprises Research & Development Chart

Uni-President Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Uni-President Enterprises 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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Uni-President Enterprises 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$1,215 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$1,215 Mil mean?
Uni-President Enterprises (TPE:1216) has a Research & Development of NT$1,215 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Uni-President Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Uni-President Enterprises' Research & Development too high?
Uni-President Enterprises' current Research & Development is NT$1,215 Mil. Overall, Uni-President Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Uni-President Enterprises' Research & Development compare to KHC and GIS?
Uni-President Enterprises' Research & Development of NT$1,215 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 Uni-President Enterprises and its competitors. Uni-President Enterprises's current Research & Development is NT$1,215 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uni-President Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uni-President Enterprises (TPE:1216) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$89.42, compared to a current price of NT$74.90 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$1,215 Mil. Uni-President Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Uni-President Enterprises (TPE:1216), the current Research & Development is NT$1,215 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 Uni-President Enterprises (TPE:1216) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uni-President Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$74.90 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$89.42. GuruFocus considers Uni-President Enterprises to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1216:

  • Research & Development: NT$1,215 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$89.42 vs. price of NT$74.90 (16.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1216 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Uni-President Enterprises Business Description

Address No. 301, Zhongzheng Road, Yongkang District, Tainan, TWN, 710401
Uni-President Enterprises Corp is food conglomerates in Asia. It produces and sells a comprehensive range of food products through its company and affiliates. Core business includes food manufacturing and investments in other related business. The company operates in three segments- Dairy Department, Beverage Department and Food Department. Product categories include feeds, flour, edible oils, soy sauce, meat products, instant noodles, bread, beverages, dairy products, frozen food, and health food. Through its network of 200 affiliates, its convenient stores, retail, logistics, finance, and recreation operations are located all across Taiwan, mainland China, and Southeast Asia.
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