Usi (TPE:1304) Research & Development: NT$555 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1304 Usi Corp TPE:1304
53 GF Score
Price NT$13.20
GF Value NT$13.18
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Usi Research & Development?

Usi TPE:1304 -1.49% 53 Research & Development is NT$555 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1304 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$13.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Usi's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$141 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$555 Mil.

Usi  (TPE:1304) 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.

Usi Research & Development Related Terms

Usi Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Usi's Research & Development can be seen below:

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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.

Usi Research & Development Chart

Usi Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Usi 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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Usi 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$555 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$555 Mil mean?
Usi (TPE:1304) has a Research & Development of NT$555 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Usi and its competitors.
Is Usi's Research & Development too high?
Usi's current Research & Development is NT$555 Mil. Overall, Usi has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Usi's Research & Development compare to LIN and SHW?
Usi's Research & Development of NT$555 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals 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 Usi and its competitors. Usi's current Research & Development is NT$555 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Usi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Usi (TPE:1304) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$13.18, compared to a current price of NT$13.20 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$555 Mil. Usi's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 Usi (TPE:1304), the current Research & Development is NT$555 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 Usi (TPE:1304) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Usi stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$13.20 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$13.18. GuruFocus considers Usi to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1304:

  • Research & Development: NT$555 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$13.18 vs. price of NT$13.20 (0.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1304 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Usi Business Description

Address No. 330, Fengren Road, Renwu District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 81449
Usi Corp produces and sells polyethylene. The company manufactures and sells polyethylene resins that can be classified into four categories: Low Density Polyethylene, Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate copolymer, High Density Polyethylene - HDPE and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene - LLDPE. Its other new products include a zipper bag, a breathable rain poncho, Anti Smog Mesh, Aqua Genie, Anti-haze Screen Window Mesh, ViviOnTM Cyclic Block Copolymers (CBC), Superior Sun-Shielding Coating, and FREVA - Fireproof Material. Its segments consist of USI, CGPC and CGPC's subsidiaries, TTC and TTC's subsidiaries, ACME and ACME's subsidiaries APC and APC's subsidiaries, and Others. Geographically, it operates in Asia, Americas, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and others, with Asia deriving the majority of revenue.
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