Mercuries Data Systems (TPE:2427) Research & Development: NT$250 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:2427 Mercuries Data Systems Ltd TPE:2427
87 GF Score
Price NT$25.40
GF Value NT$36.56
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Mercuries Data Systems Research & Development?

Mercuries Data Systems TPE:2427 +0.59% 87 Research & Development is NT$250 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2427 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$36.56 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Mercuries Data Systems's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$68 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$250 Mil.

Mercuries Data Systems  (TPE:2427) 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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Mercuries Data Systems Research & Development Historical Data

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Mercuries Data Systems Research & Development Chart

Mercuries Data Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Mercuries Data Systems 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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Mercuries Data Systems 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$250 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$250 Mil mean?
Mercuries Data Systems (TPE:2427) has a Research & Development of NT$250 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Mercuries Data Systems and its competitors.
Is Mercuries Data Systems' Research & Development too high?
Mercuries Data Systems' current Research & Development is NT$250 Mil. Overall, Mercuries Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercuries Data Systems' Research & Development compare to competitors?
Mercuries Data Systems' Research & Development of NT$250 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products 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 Mercuries Data Systems and its competitors. Mercuries Data Systems's current Research & Development is NT$250 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercuries Data Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercuries Data Systems (TPE:2427) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$36.56, compared to a current price of NT$25.40 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$250 Mil. Mercuries Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Mercuries Data Systems (TPE:2427), the current Research & Development is NT$250 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 Mercuries Data Systems (TPE:2427) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercuries Data Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$25.40 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$36.56. GuruFocus considers Mercuries Data Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2427:

  • Research & Development: NT$250 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$36.56 vs. price of NT$25.40 (30.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2427 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Mercuries Data Systems Business Description

Address No.2, Lane 150, Section 5, Xinyi Road, 3rd Floor, World Trade Center Building, Xinyi District, Taipei, TWN
Mercuries Data Systems Ltd is an automated banking and self-service solution provider in Taiwan. It is engaged in sales, leasing, and maintenance of intelligent automation machines in the financial service, as well as planning, development, construction, and maintenance of software and hardware to accommodate the integrated system. The company offers a wide range of automated teller machines (ATMs) and self-service solutions for the banking industry, from passbook entry machines and related equipment to ATMs. The segments of the company are classified as: System integration, which derives key revenue, and the Financial Services segment.
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