Ocean Plastics Co (TPE:1321) Research & Development: NT$20 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1321 Ocean Plastics Co Ltd TPE:1321
59 GF Score
Price NT$31.10
GF Value NT$25.11
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Ocean Plastics Co Research & Development?

Ocean Plastics Co TPE:1321 +0.48% 59 Research & Development is NT$20 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1321 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$25.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Ocean Plastics Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$4 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$20 Mil.

Ocean Plastics Co  (TPE:1321) 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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Ocean Plastics Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Ocean Plastics Co Research & Development Chart

Ocean Plastics Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Ocean Plastics Co 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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TPE:1321
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Ocean Plastics Co Ltd TPE:1321
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Ocean Plastics Co 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$20 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$20 Mil mean?
Ocean Plastics Co (TPE:1321) has a Research & Development of NT$20 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ocean Plastics Co and its competitors.
Is Ocean Plastics Co's Research & Development too high?
Ocean Plastics Co's current Research & Development is NT$20 Mil. Overall, Ocean Plastics Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean Plastics Co's Research & Development compare to LIN and SHW?
Ocean Plastics Co's Research & Development of NT$20 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 Ocean Plastics Co and its competitors. Ocean Plastics Co's current Research & Development is NT$20 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean Plastics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Plastics Co (TPE:1321) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$25.11, compared to a current price of NT$31.10 — trading 23.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$20 Mil. Ocean Plastics Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Ocean Plastics Co (TPE:1321), the current Research & Development is NT$20 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 Ocean Plastics Co (TPE:1321) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Plastics Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$31.10 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$25.11. GuruFocus considers Ocean Plastics Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1321:

  • Research & Development: NT$20 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$25.11 vs. price of NT$31.10 (23.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1321 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ocean Plastics Co Business Description

Address No. 310, Juguang Road, 5th - 6th Floor, Wanhua District, Taipei, TWN, 108
Ocean Plastics Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company, that engages in the manufacturing and selling of plastic raw materials, products, and plastic industry supplementary materials. Its products include plastic cloths, plastic pipe, plastic leather products, synthetic leather products, plastic construction materials, and plastic raw materials The company distributes its products in Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam China, India, and the United States, among others.
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