China General Plastics (TPE:1305) Research & Development: NT$35 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:1305 China General Plastics Corp TPE:1305
57 GF Score
Price NT$12.95
GF Value NT$13.93
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is China General Plastics Research & Development?

China General Plastics TPE:1305 +1.17% 57 Research & Development is NT$35 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1305 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$13.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. China General Plastics's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$8 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$35 Mil.

China General Plastics  (TPE:1305) 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.

China General Plastics Research & Development Related Terms

China General Plastics Research & Development Historical Data

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China General Plastics Research & Development Chart

China General Plastics Annual Data
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China General Plastics Quarterly Data
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China General Plastics 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$35 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$35 Mil mean?
China General Plastics (TPE:1305) has a Research & Development of NT$35 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on China General Plastics and its competitors.
Is China General Plastics' Research & Development too high?
China General Plastics' current Research & Development is NT$35 Mil. Overall, China General Plastics has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China General Plastics' Research & Development compare to LIN and SHW?
China General Plastics' Research & Development of NT$35 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 China General Plastics and its competitors. China General Plastics's current Research & Development is NT$35 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China General Plastics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China General Plastics (TPE:1305) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$13.93, compared to a current price of NT$12.95 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$35 Mil. China General Plastics' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 China General Plastics (TPE:1305), the current Research & Development is NT$35 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 China General Plastics (TPE:1305) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China General Plastics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$12.95 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$13.93. GuruFocus considers China General Plastics to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1305:

  • Research & Development: NT$35 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$13.93 vs. price of NT$12.95 (7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1305 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

China General Plastics Business Description

Address No. 37, Jihu Road, 12th Floor, Nei Hu District, Taipei, TWN, 11492
China General Plastics Corp engages in the production and sale of PVC films, PVC leather, PVC pipes, PVC compounds, PVC resins, construction products, chlor-alkali products and other related products. Its products include Alkali and chlorine products, PVC plastic powder, Plastic pipe products, Plastic pipe fittings, Waterproof membrane, Anti-corrosion film, Partition panels/door panels, Soft plastic sheet, rigid plastic sheet, PVC printed fabric, PVC laminated fabric, Plastic leather/latex leather, Coral fleece, Shumeirong, Car leather, and Anti-fouling leather. Its segments include VCM products and PVC products of which PVC products derive the majority of revenue.
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