China Metal Products Co (TPE:1532) Research & Development: NT$14 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1532 China Metal Products Co Ltd TPE:1532
68 GF Score
Price NT$23.05
GF Value NT$34.56
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is China Metal Products Co Research & Development?

China Metal Products Co TPE:1532 68 Research & Development is NT$14 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1532 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$34.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. China Metal Products 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$14 Mil.

China Metal Products Co  (TPE:1532) 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 Metal Products Co Research & Development Related Terms

China Metal Products Co Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

China Metal Products Co Research & Development Chart

China Metal Products Co Annual Data
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China Metal Products Co Quarterly Data
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China Metal Products Co Ltd TPE:1532
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China Metal Products 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$14 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$14 Mil mean?
China Metal Products Co (TPE:1532) has a Research & Development of NT$14 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on China Metal Products Co and its competitors.
Is China Metal Products Co's Research & Development too high?
China Metal Products Co's current Research & Development is NT$14 Mil. Overall, China Metal Products Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Metal Products Co's Research & Development compare to CRS and ATI?
China Metal Products Co's Research & Development of NT$14 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 China Metal Products Co and its competitors. China Metal Products Co's current Research & Development is NT$14 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Metal Products Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Metal Products Co (TPE:1532) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$34.56, compared to a current price of NT$23.05 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$14 Mil. China Metal Products Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Metal Products Co (TPE:1532), the current Research & Development is NT$14 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 Metal Products Co (TPE:1532) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Metal Products Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$23.05 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$34.56. GuruFocus considers China Metal Products Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1532:

  • Research & Development: NT$14 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$34.56 vs. price of NT$23.05 (33.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1532 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

China Metal Products Co Business Description

Address No. 85, Ren\'ai Road, 4th Floor, Section 4, Da\'an District, Taipei, TWN, 106
China Metal Products Co Ltd business activities of the company are iron hardware manufacturing and casting, residents and commercial buildings developing, leasing and selling, acquisitions of the financial claims of financial institutions and department store retailing. The segments are Metal Manufacturing segment and Lifestyle Innovation segment. The company has presence in Taiwan, Unites States, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, South America and Others of which majority of revenue comes from Taiwan itself.
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