Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) Research & Development: NT$71 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1709 Formosan Union Chemical Corp TPE:1709
79 GF Score
Price NT$21.05
GF Value NT$18.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Formosan Union Chemical Research & Development?

Formosan Union Chemical TPE:1709 -1.64% 79 Research & Development is NT$71 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1709 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Formosan Union Chemical's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$23 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$71 Mil.

Formosan Union Chemical  (TPE:1709) 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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Formosan Union Chemical Research & Development Historical Data

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Formosan Union Chemical Research & Development Chart

Formosan Union Chemical Annual Data
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Formosan Union Chemical Quarterly Data
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Formosan Union Chemical 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$71 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$71 Mil mean?
Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) has a Research & Development of NT$71 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Formosan Union Chemical and its competitors.
Is Formosan Union Chemical's Research & Development too high?
Formosan Union Chemical's current Research & Development is NT$71 Mil. Overall, Formosan Union Chemical has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosan Union Chemical's Research & Development compare to DOW?
Formosan Union Chemical's Research & Development of NT$71 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals 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 Formosan Union Chemical and its competitors. Formosan Union Chemical's current Research & Development is NT$71 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosan Union Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.58, compared to a current price of NT$21.05 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$71 Mil. Formosan Union Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709), the current Research & Development is NT$71 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 Formosan Union Chemical (TPE:1709) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosan Union Chemical stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$21.05 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.58. GuruFocus considers Formosan Union Chemical to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1709:

  • Research & Development: NT$71 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$18.58 vs. price of NT$21.05 (13.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1709 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Formosan Union Chemical Business Description

Address Liuzhou Street, 7th Floor, No. 80, Wanhua District, Taipei, TWN, 108
Formosan Union Chemical Corp is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the production, processing, and trading of chemical products. Its key products are alkyl benzene, nonyl phenol, and hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin and its derivatives. The products are mainly used as raw materials for detergents, surfactants, rubbers, and plastic anti-oxidant agents, among others.
79GF Score

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