Kinik Co (TPE:1560) Research & Development: NT$191 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:1560 Kinik Co TPE:1560
86 GF Score
Price NT$700.00
GF Value NT$361.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Kinik Co Research & Development?

Kinik Co TPE:1560 -1.27% 86 Research & Development is NT$191 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1560 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$361.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Kinik Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$53 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$191 Mil.

Kinik Co  (TPE:1560) 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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Kinik Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Kinik Co Research & Development Chart

Kinik Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Kinik 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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Kinik 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$191 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$191 Mil mean?
Kinik Co (TPE:1560) has a Research & Development of NT$191 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Kinik Co and its competitors.
Is Kinik Co's Research & Development too high?
Kinik Co's current Research & Development is NT$191 Mil. Overall, Kinik Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kinik Co's Research & Development compare to SNA and RBC?
Kinik Co's Research & Development of NT$191 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 Kinik Co and its competitors. Kinik Co's current Research & Development is NT$191 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kinik Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinik Co (TPE:1560) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$361.49, compared to a current price of NT$700.00 — trading 93.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$191 Mil. Kinik Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Kinik Co (TPE:1560), the current Research & Development is NT$191 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 Kinik Co (TPE:1560) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinik Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$700.00 is trading 93.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$361.49. GuruFocus considers Kinik Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1560:

  • Research & Development: NT$191 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$361.49 vs. price of NT$700.00 (93.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1560 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kinik Co Business Description

Address No.64, Zhongshan Road, Yingge District, Taipei, TWN, 239010
Kinik Co manufactures conventional grinding wheels, diamond grinding wheels, CMP diamond disks, dicing blades, and recycled wafers; it also engages in the buying and selling of wafers and import and export transactions.
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