Weltrend Semiconductor (TPE:2436) Research & Development: NT$473 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:2436 Weltrend Semiconductor Inc TPE:2436
71 GF Score
Price NT$70.80
GF Value NT$67.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Weltrend Semiconductor Research & Development?

Weltrend Semiconductor TPE:2436 -6.72% 71 Research & Development is NT$473 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2436 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$67.83 (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. Weltrend Semiconductor's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$144 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$473 Mil.

Weltrend Semiconductor  (TPE:2436) 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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Weltrend Semiconductor Research & Development Historical Data

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Weltrend Semiconductor Research & Development Chart

Weltrend Semiconductor Annual Data
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Weltrend Semiconductor Quarterly Data
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Weltrend Semiconductor 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$473 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$473 Mil mean?
Weltrend Semiconductor (TPE:2436) has a Research & Development of NT$473 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Weltrend Semiconductor and its competitors.
Is Weltrend Semiconductor's Research & Development too high?
Weltrend Semiconductor's current Research & Development is NT$473 Mil. Overall, Weltrend Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weltrend Semiconductor's Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Weltrend Semiconductor's Research & Development of NT$473 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 Weltrend Semiconductor and its competitors. Weltrend Semiconductor's current Research & Development is NT$473 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Weltrend Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weltrend Semiconductor (TPE:2436) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$67.83, compared to a current price of NT$70.80 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$473 Mil. Weltrend Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Weltrend Semiconductor (TPE:2436), the current Research & Development is NT$473 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 Weltrend Semiconductor (TPE:2436) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weltrend Semiconductor stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$70.80 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$67.83. GuruFocus considers Weltrend Semiconductor to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2436:

  • Research & Development: NT$473 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$67.83 vs. price of NT$70.80 (4.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2436 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Weltrend Semiconductor Business Description

Address No. 24, Industrial East 9th Road, 2nd Floor, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN, 300
Weltrend Semiconductor Inc mainly engaging in research, development, production, testing, and sales of digital and analog hybrid special application integrated circuits, as well as digital and analog integrated circuits. The Group's reportable segments are its self-owned product segment and product agency segment. The majority of revenue comes from self-owned product segment. The Group mainly operates business in Taiwan, mainland China, and other regions of which majority of revenue comes from Mainland China. The Group's main products and services is Integrated circuits, Trading of integrated circuits, and Design and testing income of which majority of sales is from Integrated circuits.
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