Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) Research & Development: NT$85 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1597 Chieftek Precision Co Ltd TPE:1597
56 GF Score
Price NT$151.50
GF Value NT$92.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chieftek Precision Co Research & Development?

Chieftek Precision Co TPE:1597 -2.88% 56 Research & Development is NT$85 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1597 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$92.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Chieftek Precision Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$20 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$85 Mil.

Chieftek Precision Co  (TPE:1597) 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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Chieftek Precision Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Chieftek Precision Co Research & Development Chart

Chieftek Precision Co Annual Data
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Chieftek Precision Co Quarterly Data
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Chieftek Precision Co Ltd TPE:1597
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Chieftek Precision 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$85 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$85 Mil mean?
Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) has a Research & Development of NT$85 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Chieftek Precision Co and its competitors.
Is Chieftek Precision Co's Research & Development too high?
Chieftek Precision Co's current Research & Development is NT$85 Mil. Overall, Chieftek Precision Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chieftek Precision Co's Research & Development compare to VRT and BE?
Chieftek Precision Co's Research & Development of NT$85 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 Chieftek Precision Co and its competitors. Chieftek Precision Co's current Research & Development is NT$85 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chieftek Precision Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$92.74, compared to a current price of NT$151.50 — trading 63.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$85 Mil. Chieftek Precision Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597), the current Research & Development is NT$85 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 Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chieftek Precision Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$151.50 is trading 63.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$92.74. GuruFocus considers Chieftek Precision Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1597:

  • Research & Development: NT$85 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$92.74 vs. price of NT$151.50 (63.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1597 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Chieftek Precision Co Business Description

Address NO.3, Dali 1st Road, Southern Taiwan Science Park, Xinshi District, Tainan, TWN, 744093
Chieftek Precision Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of the ball and roller bearings. The Company engages in the research, development, manufacture and sales of miniature linear guides, miniature ball screws, miniature linear modules, electro-optics equipment and semiconductor process equipment. The company is involved in the manufacture of miniature linear motion components. Its products include Standard 4-Row Ball Bearing Linear Guide, Wide 4-Row Ball Bearing Linear Guide, Miniature Linear Guide, ST Miniature Stroke Slide Series, and others. Geographically the company operates in China, Germany, the USA, Taiwan, and other countries, out of which Germany derives the maximum revenue.
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