Ritek (TPE:2349) Research & Development: NT$210 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:2349 Ritek Corp TPE:2349
56 GF Score
Price NT$12.85
GF Value NT$10.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Ritek Research & Development?

Ritek TPE:2349 -4.10% 56 Research & Development is NT$210 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2349 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$10.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Ritek's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$58 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$210 Mil.

Ritek  (TPE:2349) 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.

Ritek Research & Development Related Terms

Ritek Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ritek's Research & Development can be seen below:

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Ritek Research & Development Chart

Ritek Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Ritek 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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TPE:2349
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Ritek 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$210 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$210 Mil mean?
Ritek (TPE:2349) has a Research & Development of NT$210 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ritek and its competitors.
Is Ritek's Research & Development too high?
Ritek's current Research & Development is NT$210 Mil. Overall, Ritek has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ritek's Research & Development compare to DELL and SNDK?
Ritek's Research & Development of NT$210 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 Ritek and its competitors. Ritek's current Research & Development is NT$210 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ritek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ritek (TPE:2349) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$10.35, compared to a current price of NT$12.85 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$210 Mil. Ritek's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Ritek (TPE:2349), the current Research & Development is NT$210 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 Ritek (TPE:2349) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ritek stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$12.85 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$10.35. GuruFocus considers Ritek to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2349:

  • Research & Development: NT$210 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$10.35 vs. price of NT$12.85 (24.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2349 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ritek Business Description

Address No. 42, Kuangfu North Road, Hsinchu Industrial Park, Hukou Township, Hsinchu Country, Hsinchu, TWN, 30351
Ritek Corp is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and processing of optical information products and memory products and related equipment (including peripheral products), as well as trading and import and export of materials under RIDATA, Traxdata, Arita, Imation, and other brands. Its reportable segments are; Storage media, OLED, and others. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Storage media segment which is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and sales of optical discs and memory cards. Geographically, its key revenue is derived from Asia and the rest from Taiwan, America, Europe, Africa, the Pacific, and other countries.
56GF Score

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