King Yuan Electronics Co (TPE:2449) Research & Development: NT$930 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:2449 King Yuan Electronics Co Ltd TPE:2449
76 GF Score
Price NT$347.50
GF Value NT$163.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is King Yuan Electronics Co Research & Development?

King Yuan Electronics Co TPE:2449 +4.98% 76 Research & Development is NT$930 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2449 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$163.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. King Yuan Electronics Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$258 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$930 Mil.

King Yuan Electronics Co  (TPE:2449) 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.

King Yuan Electronics Co Research & Development Related Terms

King Yuan Electronics Co Research & Development Historical Data

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King Yuan Electronics Co Research & Development Chart

King Yuan Electronics Co Annual Data
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King Yuan Electronics Co Quarterly Data
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King Yuan Electronics 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$930 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$930 Mil mean?
King Yuan Electronics Co (TPE:2449) has a Research & Development of NT$930 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on King Yuan Electronics Co and its competitors.
Is King Yuan Electronics Co's Research & Development too high?
King Yuan Electronics Co's current Research & Development is NT$930 Mil. Overall, King Yuan Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does King Yuan Electronics Co's Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
King Yuan Electronics Co's Research & Development of NT$930 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 King Yuan Electronics Co and its competitors. King Yuan Electronics Co's current Research & Development is NT$930 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is King Yuan Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, King Yuan Electronics Co (TPE:2449) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$163.09, compared to a current price of NT$347.50 — trading 113.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$930 Mil. King Yuan Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 King Yuan Electronics Co (TPE:2449), the current Research & Development is NT$930 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 King Yuan Electronics Co (TPE:2449) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, King Yuan Electronics Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$347.50 is trading 113.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$163.09. GuruFocus considers King Yuan Electronics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2449:

  • Research & Development: NT$930 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$163.09 vs. price of NT$347.50 (113.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2449 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

King Yuan Electronics Co Business Description

Address Gongdaowu 5th Road, Section 2, No. 81, Hsinchu, TWN, 300
King Yuan Electronics Co Ltd mainly engages in the business of design, manufacturing, selling, testing, and assembly service of integrated circuits. Additionally, it manufactures and sells IC Monitoring Burn-In machinery and related components. King Yuan provides semiconductor back-end services globally, including testing, wafer grinding, die sawing, and pick-and-place operations. It supports a wide range of semiconductor technologies, including logic and mixed-signal devices, system-on-chip, CMOS image sensors (CIS) and charge-coupled devices (CCD), liquid crystal display drivers (LCDD), radio frequency (RF), wireless components, and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from North America, followed by Taiwan, Asia, and other regions.
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