Sunplus Technology Co (TPE:2401) Research & Development: NT$2,254 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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TPE:2401 Sunplus Technology Co Ltd TPE:2401
75 GF Score
Price NT$25.50
GF Value NT$29.94
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sunplus Technology Co Research & Development?

Sunplus Technology Co TPE:2401 -0.97% 75 Research & Development is NT$2,254 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2401 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$29.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Sunplus Technology Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$584 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$2,254 Mil.

Sunplus Technology Co  (TPE:2401) 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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Sunplus Technology Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Sunplus Technology Co Research & Development Chart

Sunplus Technology Co Annual Data
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Sunplus Technology Co Quarterly Data
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Sunplus Technology 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$2,254 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$2,254 Mil mean?
Sunplus Technology Co (TPE:2401) has a Research & Development of NT$2,254 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Sunplus Technology Co and its competitors.
Is Sunplus Technology Co's Research & Development too high?
Sunplus Technology Co's current Research & Development is NT$2,254 Mil. Overall, Sunplus Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunplus Technology Co's Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Sunplus Technology Co's Research & Development of NT$2,254 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 Sunplus Technology Co and its competitors. Sunplus Technology Co's current Research & Development is NT$2,254 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunplus Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunplus Technology Co (TPE:2401) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$29.94, compared to a current price of NT$25.50 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$2,254 Mil. Sunplus Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Sunplus Technology Co (TPE:2401), the current Research & Development is NT$2,254 Mil as of Jun. 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 Sunplus Technology Co (TPE:2401) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunplus Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$25.50 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$29.94. GuruFocus considers Sunplus Technology Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2401:

  • Research & Development: NT$2,254 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$29.94 vs. price of NT$25.50 (14.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2401 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sunplus Technology Co Business Description

Address 19, Innovation 1st Road, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN
Sunplus Technology Co Ltd designs, produces, tests, and sells integrated circuits (ICs). Additionally, the company researches, develops, and sells various software applications and silicon intellectual property, and is also involved in the trading and agency business of integrated circuits. Its product offerings include digital audio-visual and intelligent acoustic chips for automotive applications, smart system-on-chip solutions for driver assistance systems, AIoT SoC development platforms, and open-source software to create efficient AI computing cores. The company's reportable segments are: IC design, which derives key revenue, Income from lease of property, and Other income. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Asia (excluding Taiwan), followed by Taiwan and other markets.
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