Ability Enterprise Co (TPE:2374) Research & Development: NT$769 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:2374 Ability Enterprise Co Ltd TPE:2374
83 GF Score
Price NT$74.80
GF Value NT$77.30
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ability Enterprise Co Research & Development?

Ability Enterprise Co TPE:2374 -5.79% 83 Research & Development is NT$769 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2374 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$77.30 (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. Ability Enterprise Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$216 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$769 Mil.

Ability Enterprise Co  (TPE:2374) 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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Ability Enterprise Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Ability Enterprise Co Research & Development Chart

Ability Enterprise Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Ability Enterprise Co 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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Ability Enterprise 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$769 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$769 Mil mean?
Ability Enterprise Co (TPE:2374) has a Research & Development of NT$769 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ability Enterprise Co and its competitors.
Is Ability Enterprise Co's Research & Development too high?
Ability Enterprise Co's current Research & Development is NT$769 Mil. Overall, Ability Enterprise Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ability Enterprise Co's Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
Ability Enterprise Co's Research & Development of NT$769 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 Ability Enterprise Co and its competitors. Ability Enterprise Co's current Research & Development is NT$769 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ability Enterprise Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ability Enterprise Co (TPE:2374) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$77.30, compared to a current price of NT$74.80 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$769 Mil. Ability Enterprise Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Ability Enterprise Co (TPE:2374), the current Research & Development is NT$769 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 Ability Enterprise Co (TPE:2374) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ability Enterprise Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$74.80 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$77.30. GuruFocus considers Ability Enterprise Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2374:

  • Research & Development: NT$769 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$77.30 vs. price of NT$74.80 (3.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2374 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ability Enterprise Co Business Description

Address No. 200, Zhonghuan Road, Section 3, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, TWN, 242030
Ability Enterprise Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing, purchases and sales of digital cameras, optical product components and film/video accessories. The Company's main activities are the manufacturing and sales of optical products, and the strategic investing segment focuses on sales of design and manufacturing of optical elements. It specializes in integrating optics, mechanics, acoustics, electronics, and software. Its product portfolio includes security equipment, home appliances, machine vision systems, video live streaming systems, cloud-based solutions, and automotive imaging applications. Its segments are the optical manufacturing segment, which generates maximum revenue, and the strategic investing segment. The Company generates maximum revenue from Japan.
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