Shinkong Synthetic Fiber (TPE:1409) Research & Development: NT$595 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1409 Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Corp TPE:1409
55 GF Score
Price NT$31.70
GF Value NT$14.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 13 Warning Signs
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What is Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Research & Development?

Shinkong Synthetic Fiber TPE:1409 +4.79% 55 Research & Development is NT$595 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1409 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$144 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$595 Mil.

Shinkong Synthetic Fiber  (TPE:1409) 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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Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Research & Development Historical Data

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Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Research & Development Chart

Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Shinkong Synthetic Fiber 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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Shinkong Synthetic Fiber 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$595 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$595 Mil mean?
Shinkong Synthetic Fiber (TPE:1409) has a Research & Development of NT$595 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Shinkong Synthetic Fiber and its competitors.
Is Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's Research & Development too high?
Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's current Research & Development is NT$595 Mil. Overall, Shinkong Synthetic Fiber has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's Research & Development compare to competitors?
Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's Research & Development of NT$595 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Shinkong Synthetic Fiber and its competitors. Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's current Research & Development is NT$595 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shinkong Synthetic Fiber stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinkong Synthetic Fiber (TPE:1409) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$14.34, compared to a current price of NT$31.70 — trading 121.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$595 Mil. Shinkong Synthetic Fiber's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 13 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 Shinkong Synthetic Fiber (TPE:1409), the current Research & Development is NT$595 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 Shinkong Synthetic Fiber (TPE:1409) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinkong Synthetic Fiber stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$31.70 is trading 121.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.34. GuruFocus considers Shinkong Synthetic Fiber to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1409:

  • Research & Development: NT$595 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$14.34 vs. price of NT$31.70 (121.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 13 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1409 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Business Description

Address No. 136, Ren Ai Road, Section 3, Lotus Building, 5th Floor, Da An District, Taipei, TWN, 10657
Shinkong Synthetic Fiber Corp manufactures and sells polyester polymers, polyester staple fibers, polyester textured yarns, polyester chips, pre-oriented yarns, polyester flat yarns, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins used in PET bottles and polyester base films. The company's PET fiber products can mainly be categorized into industrial yarn, partially oriented yarn (POY), Spin draw yarn (SDY), polyester staple fiber (PSF), and draw textured yarn (DTY). Its plastic products include polyester resin, bottle grade polyester resin , PET bottle preforms, PET bottles, Engineering polymers, and PE sheets. Its segments include Polyester, Finance and Securities, and Optronics of which the Polyester segment derives the majority of the revenue.
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