Orient Semiconductor Electronics (TPE:2329) Research & Development: NT$451 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:2329 Orient Semiconductor Electronics Ltd TPE:2329
82 GF Score
Price NT$45.05
GF Value NT$58.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Orient Semiconductor Electronics Research & Development?

Orient Semiconductor Electronics TPE:2329 -4.35% 82 Research & Development is NT$451 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2329 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$58.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Orient Semiconductor Electronics's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$111 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$451 Mil.

Orient Semiconductor Electronics  (TPE:2329) 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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Orient Semiconductor Electronics Research & Development Historical Data

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Orient Semiconductor Electronics Research & Development Chart

Orient Semiconductor Electronics Annual Data
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Orient Semiconductor Electronics Quarterly Data
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TPE:2329
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Orient Semiconductor Electronics Ltd TPE:2329
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Orient Semiconductor Electronics 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$451 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$451 Mil mean?
Orient Semiconductor Electronics (TPE:2329) has a Research & Development of NT$451 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Orient Semiconductor Electronics and its competitors.
Is Orient Semiconductor Electronics' Research & Development too high?
Orient Semiconductor Electronics' current Research & Development is NT$451 Mil. Overall, Orient Semiconductor Electronics has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orient Semiconductor Electronics' Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Orient Semiconductor Electronics' Research & Development of NT$451 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors 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 Orient Semiconductor Electronics and its competitors. Orient Semiconductor Electronics's current Research & Development is NT$451 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Semiconductor Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Semiconductor Electronics (TPE:2329) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$58.39, compared to a current price of NT$45.05 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$451 Mil. Orient Semiconductor Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Orient Semiconductor Electronics (TPE:2329), the current Research & Development is NT$451 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 Orient Semiconductor Electronics (TPE:2329) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Semiconductor Electronics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$45.05 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$58.39. GuruFocus considers Orient Semiconductor Electronics to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2329:

  • Research & Development: NT$451 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$58.39 vs. price of NT$45.05 (22.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2329 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Orient Semiconductor Electronics Business Description

Address No. 9 Central 3rd Street, Nanzi Processing Export Zone, Kaohsiung, TWN, 811
Orient Semiconductor Electronics Ltd is engaged in various types of integrated circuit, semiconductor components, computer motherboard, various types of electronic inventory, manufacture, combination, processing and export of computer and communication circuit board. Its segments include Packaging and testing services, and Electronic manufacturing services.
82GF Score

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