Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) Research & Development: NT$8,721 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:2301 Lite-On Technology Corp TPE:2301
85 GF Score
Price NT$201.50
GF Value NT$139.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lite-On Technology Research & Development?

Lite-On Technology TPE:2301 -6.28% 85 Research & Development is NT$8,721 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2301 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$139.47 (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. Lite-On Technology's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2,345 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$8,721 Mil.

Lite-On Technology  (TPE:2301) 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.

Lite-On Technology Research & Development Related Terms

Lite-On Technology Research & Development Historical Data

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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.

Lite-On Technology Research & Development Chart

Lite-On Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6,113.19 7,440.79 8,125.55 7,476.43 8,721.05

Lite-On Technology Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,972.03 2,022.65 2,110.38 2,243.50 2,344.53
TPE:2301
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Lite-On Technology 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$8,721 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$8,721 Mil mean?
Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) has a Research & Development of NT$8,721 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Lite-On Technology and its competitors.
Is Lite-On Technology's Research & Development too high?
Lite-On Technology's current Research & Development is NT$8,721 Mil. Overall, Lite-On Technology has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lite-On Technology's Research & Development compare to DELL and SNDK?
Lite-On Technology's Research & Development of NT$8,721 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 Lite-On Technology and its competitors. Lite-On Technology's current Research & Development is NT$8,721 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lite-On Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$139.47, compared to a current price of NT$201.50 — trading 44.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$8,721 Mil. Lite-On Technology's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301), the current Research & Development is NT$8,721 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 Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lite-On Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$201.50 is trading 44.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$139.47. GuruFocus considers Lite-On Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2301:

  • Research & Development: NT$8,721 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$139.47 vs. price of NT$201.50 (44.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Lite-On Technology Business Description

Address No. 392 Ruiguang Road, 22th Floor, Neihu, Taipei, TWN, 114
Lite-On Technology Corp is a computer storage device company that manufactures consumer electronics. The main businesses include Research and development design, manufacturing and sales of key modules and system solutions for optoelectronics, cloud computing, power management systems, EV chargers, energy management, LED packaging for lighting applications, IoT and networking applications, information technology, and consumer electronics.
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