Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co (TPE:2109) Research & Development: NT$21 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)


TPE:2109 Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co Ltd TPE:2109
73 GF Score
Price NT$14.50
GF Value NT$14.80
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co Research & Development?

Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co TPE:2109 -0.34% 73 Research & Development is NT$21 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2109 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was NT$5 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was NT$21 Mil.

Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co  (TPE:2109) 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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Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co Research & Development Chart

Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co Annual Data
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Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co Quarterly Data
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Hwa Fong Rubber Ind 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 Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$21 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$21 Mil mean?
Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co (TPE:2109) has a Research & Development of NT$21 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co and its competitors.
Is Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co's Research & Development too high?
Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co's current Research & Development is NT$21 Mil. Overall, Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co's Research & Development compare to ORLY and AZO?
Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co's Research & Development of NT$21 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co and its competitors. Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co's current Research & Development is NT$21 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co (TPE:2109) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$14.80, compared to a current price of NT$14.50 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$21 Mil. Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co (TPE:2109), the current Research & Development is NT$21 Mil as of Sep. 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 Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co (TPE:2109) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$14.50 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.80. GuruFocus considers Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2109:

  • Research & Development: NT$21 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$14.80 vs. price of NT$14.50 (2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2109 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co Business Description

Address No.300, Chung-Shan Road, Section 2, Ta-Tsun Township, Changhua County, Changhua, TWN, 515002
Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the manufacture, processing, domestic and foreign sales, import and export of rubber and plastic products. The company is engaged in the manufacture, processing, distribution, and trading of inner and outer bicycle tubes for automobiles, agricultural vehicles, recreational vehicles, light trucks, and radial tires. The company's reportable segments from a geographical perspective are Taiwan, Thailand, the United States of America, China and Other areas. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Other Areas.
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