Taiwan Glass Ind (TPE:1802) Research & Development: NT$828 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:1802 Taiwan Glass Ind Corp TPE:1802
45 GF Score
Price NT$51.00
GF Value NT$18.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Taiwan Glass Ind Research & Development?

Taiwan Glass Ind TPE:1802 -6.08% 45 Research & Development is NT$828 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1802 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Taiwan Glass Ind's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$167 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$828 Mil.

Taiwan Glass Ind  (TPE:1802) 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.

Taiwan Glass Ind Research & Development Related Terms

Taiwan Glass Ind Research & Development Historical Data

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Taiwan Glass Ind Research & Development Chart

Taiwan Glass Ind Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Taiwan Glass Ind Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Taiwan Glass Ind Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$828 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$828 Mil mean?
Taiwan Glass Ind (TPE:1802) has a Research & Development of NT$828 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Taiwan Glass Ind and its competitors.
Is Taiwan Glass Ind's Research & Development too high?
Taiwan Glass Ind's current Research & Development is NT$828 Mil. Overall, Taiwan Glass Ind has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Glass Ind's Research & Development compare to CRH and VMC?
Taiwan Glass Ind's Research & Development of NT$828 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Building Materials 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 Taiwan Glass Ind and its competitors. Taiwan Glass Ind's current Research & Development is NT$828 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Glass Ind stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Glass Ind (TPE:1802) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.84, compared to a current price of NT$51.00 — trading 170.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$828 Mil. Taiwan Glass Ind's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 5 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 Taiwan Glass Ind (TPE:1802), the current Research & Development is NT$828 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 Taiwan Glass Ind (TPE:1802) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Glass Ind stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$51.00 is trading 170.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.84. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Glass Ind to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1802:

  • Research & Development: NT$828 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$18.84 vs. price of NT$51.00 (170.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1802 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Taiwan Glass Ind Business Description

Address No. 261, Section 3, Nanjing East Road, 11th Floor, TG Building, Songshan District, Taipei, TWN, 105-405
Taiwan Glass Ind Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and selling of various glass products. Its products include flat glass, auto glass, ultra-thin glass, photoelectric glass, fiber glass, and containers, tableware & kitchenware. The company's segments include Flat Glass Segment, engaged in the manufacturing and selling of flat glass; Glass Container Segment, engaged in the manufacturing and selling of glass containers; and Glass Fiber Segment, engaged in the manufacturing and selling of glass fibers. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Flat Glass segment. Geographically, its operations are spread across Taiwan, China, and Other countries.
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