Lian Hwa Foods (TPE:1231) Research & Development: NT$131 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1231 Lian Hwa Foods Corp TPE:1231
89 GF Score
Price NT$87.10
GF Value NT$100.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Lian Hwa Foods Research & Development?

Lian Hwa Foods TPE:1231 -1.14% 89 Research & Development is NT$131 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1231 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$100.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Lian Hwa Foods's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$37 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$131 Mil.

Lian Hwa Foods  (TPE:1231) 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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Lian Hwa Foods Research & Development Historical Data

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Lian Hwa Foods Research & Development Chart

Lian Hwa Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Lian Hwa Foods 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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Lian Hwa 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$131 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$131 Mil mean?
Lian Hwa Foods (TPE:1231) has a Research & Development of NT$131 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Lian Hwa Foods and its competitors.
Is Lian Hwa Foods' Research & Development too high?
Lian Hwa Foods' current Research & Development is NT$131 Mil. Overall, Lian Hwa Foods has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lian Hwa Foods' Research & Development compare to KHC and GIS?
Lian Hwa Foods' Research & Development of NT$131 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 Lian Hwa Foods and its competitors. Lian Hwa Foods's current Research & Development is NT$131 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lian Hwa Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lian Hwa Foods (TPE:1231) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$100.71, compared to a current price of NT$87.10 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$131 Mil. Lian Hwa Foods' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Lian Hwa Foods (TPE:1231), the current Research & Development is NT$131 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 Lian Hwa Foods (TPE:1231) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lian Hwa Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$87.10 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$100.71. GuruFocus considers Lian Hwa Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1231:

  • Research & Development: NT$131 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$100.71 vs. price of NT$87.10 (13.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Lian Hwa Foods Business Description

Address No. 148, Dihua Street, Section 1, Datong District, Taipei, TWN
Lian Hwa Foods Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, trading, and wholesale and retail of seaweed, squid, pasta, rice bran, beans, nuts, melon seeds, jams, beverages, sugar, candy, biscuits, peanut butter and other products or processed products, and various sea and land products, frozen processed foods and canned foods. It operates in two divisions: Snack Food Division and RTE (Ready-to-Eat) Foods Division. The RTE (Ready-to-Eat) Foods Division derives majority of the revenue from Taiwan. Its brands include KOLOKO Crispy Pea Snacks, VIVA Nuts, CADINA Snacks, Moto-Moto-Yama Seaweed, Chef Hoka Instant Pasta, and Lucky Star Snacks.
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