Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) Research & Development: NT$629 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1503 Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corp TPE:1503
83 GF Score
Price NT$238.00
GF Value NT$199.50
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Shihlin Electric & Engineering Research & Development?

Shihlin Electric & Engineering TPE:1503 83 Research & Development is NT$629 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1503 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$199.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$164 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$629 Mil.

Shihlin Electric & Engineering  (TPE:1503) 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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Shihlin Electric & Engineering Research & Development Historical Data

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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.

Shihlin Electric & Engineering Research & Development Chart

Shihlin Electric & Engineering Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Shihlin Electric & Engineering Quarterly Data
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TPE:1503
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Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corp TPE:1503
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Shihlin Electric & Engineering 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$629 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$629 Mil mean?
Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) has a Research & Development of NT$629 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Shihlin Electric & Engineering and its competitors.
Is Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Research & Development too high?
Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current Research & Development is NT$629 Mil. Overall, Shihlin Electric & Engineering has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Research & Development compare to VRT and BE?
Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Research & Development of NT$629 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering and its competitors. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current Research & Development is NT$629 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shihlin Electric & Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$199.50, compared to a current price of NT$238.00 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$629 Mil. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503), the current Research & Development is NT$629 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shihlin Electric & Engineering stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$238.00 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$199.50. GuruFocus considers Shihlin Electric & Engineering to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1503:

  • Research & Development: NT$629 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$199.50 vs. price of NT$238.00 (19.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1503 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Shihlin Electric & Engineering Business Description

Address No. 88, Zhongshan North Road, Section 6, 16th Floor, Taipei, TWN, 111
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corp is engaged in the manufacture of heavy electrical equipment, electrical machinery, electrical automotive equipment and related parts, and the sale and lease of commercial buildings. Its product portfolio comprises low-voltage switches, solar inverters, charging stations, power transformers, capacitors, switchboards, etc. The group has four reportable segments: Electric Distribution, Automobile Parts, Automation Equipment and Parts, and Other. The majority of its revenue is generated by the Electric Distribution segment, which manufactures and sells heavy electric equipment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Mainland China, Vietnam, and other regions.
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NT$238.00
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NT$199.50
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