Oriental Union Chemical (TPE:1710) Research & Development: NT$251 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1710 Oriental Union Chemical Corp TPE:1710
59 GF Score
Price NT$16.40
GF Value NT$21.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Oriental Union Chemical Research & Development?

Oriental Union Chemical TPE:1710 59 Research & Development is NT$251 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1710 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$21.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Oriental Union Chemical's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$63 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$251 Mil.

Oriental Union Chemical  (TPE:1710) 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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Oriental Union Chemical Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oriental Union Chemical's Research & Development can be seen below:

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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.

Oriental Union Chemical Research & Development Chart

Oriental Union Chemical Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Oriental Union Chemical 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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Oriental Union Chemical Corp TPE:1710
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Oriental 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$251 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$251 Mil mean?
Oriental Union Chemical (TPE:1710) has a Research & Development of NT$251 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Oriental Union Chemical and its competitors.
Is Oriental Union Chemical's Research & Development too high?
Oriental Union Chemical's current Research & Development is NT$251 Mil. Overall, Oriental Union Chemical has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oriental Union Chemical's Research & Development compare to DOW?
Oriental Union Chemical's Research & Development of NT$251 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 Oriental Union Chemical and its competitors. Oriental Union Chemical's current Research & Development is NT$251 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oriental Union Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Union Chemical (TPE:1710) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$21.30, compared to a current price of NT$16.40 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$251 Mil. Oriental Union Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Oriental Union Chemical (TPE:1710), the current Research & Development is NT$251 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 Oriental Union Chemical (TPE:1710) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Union Chemical stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$16.40 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$21.30. GuruFocus considers Oriental Union Chemical to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1710:

  • Research & Development: NT$251 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$21.30 vs. price of NT$16.40 (23% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1710 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Oriental Union Chemical Business Description

Address No. 101, Fu-Hsing North Road, 13th Floor, Taipei, TWN, 105
Oriental Union Chemical Corp is a manufacturer and distributor of chemicals and plastic products. The company manufactures and markets ethylene glycols, ethylene oxide, gas oxygen, gas nitrogen, liquid nitrogen, liquid argon, monoethanolamine, ethylene carbonate, polyethylene glycol, polyoxyethylene lauryl ether and methoxy polyethylene glycols. The firm is organized into four main segments: ethylene glycols, special chemicals, gas, and investment and others. The ethylene glycol segment generates the majority of the firm's revenue. Geographically, the vast majority of the company's revenue comes from Asia.
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