China Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314) Research & Development: NT$232 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1314 China Petrochemical Development Corp TPE:1314
58 GF Score
Price NT$7.97
GF Value NT$6.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is China Petrochemical Development Research & Development?

China Petrochemical Development TPE:1314 -0.87% 58 Research & Development is NT$232 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1314 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$6.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. China Petrochemical Development's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$72 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$232 Mil.

China Petrochemical Development  (TPE:1314) 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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China Petrochemical Development Research & Development Historical Data

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China Petrochemical Development Research & Development Chart

China Petrochemical Development Annual Data
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China Petrochemical Development Quarterly Data
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China Petrochemical Development Corp TPE:1314
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China Petrochemical Development 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$232 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$232 Mil mean?
China Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314) has a Research & Development of NT$232 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on China Petrochemical Development and its competitors.
Is China Petrochemical Development's Research & Development too high?
China Petrochemical Development's current Research & Development is NT$232 Mil. Overall, China Petrochemical Development has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Petrochemical Development's Research & Development compare to LIN and SHW?
China Petrochemical Development's Research & Development of NT$232 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 Petrochemical Development and its competitors. China Petrochemical Development's current Research & Development is NT$232 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Petrochemical Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$6.73, compared to a current price of NT$7.97 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$232 Mil. China Petrochemical Development's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314), the current Research & Development is NT$232 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 Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Petrochemical Development stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$7.97 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$6.73. GuruFocus considers China Petrochemical Development to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1314:

  • Research & Development: NT$232 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$6.73 vs. price of NT$7.97 (18.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1314 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

China Petrochemical Development Business Description

Address No. 1, Jingjian Road, Dashe District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 815
China Petrochemical Development Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into two reportable segments based on product type: the Acrylonitrile & Acetic Acid segment and the Caprolactam segment. The caprolactam segment, which generates the majority of the revenue of the two segments, involves the sales of textiles, plastic automotive parts, packaging films, conveyor belts, ropes, and fishing lines. The acrylonitrile sells acrylic fibers, a plastic used for home appliance casings and tools, and water treatment products. The products of nylon pellets include fiber nylon pellets and engineering plastic nylon pellets.
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