Transcend Information (TPE:2451) Research & Development: NT$213 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:2451 Transcend Information Inc TPE:2451
82 GF Score
Price NT$247.50
GF Value NT$162.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Transcend Information Research & Development?

Transcend Information TPE:2451 -2.17% 82 Research & Development is NT$213 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2451 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$162.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Transcend Information's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$76 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$213 Mil.

Transcend Information  (TPE:2451) 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.

Transcend Information Research & Development Related Terms

Transcend Information Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

Transcend Information Research & Development Chart

Transcend Information Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Transcend Information 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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Transcend Information 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$213 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$213 Mil mean?
Transcend Information (TPE:2451) has a Research & Development of NT$213 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Transcend Information and its competitors.
Is Transcend Information's Research & Development too high?
Transcend Information's current Research & Development is NT$213 Mil. Overall, Transcend Information has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transcend Information's Research & Development compare to SNDK and DELL?
Transcend Information's Research & Development of NT$213 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 Transcend Information and its competitors. Transcend Information's current Research & Development is NT$213 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transcend Information stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transcend Information (TPE:2451) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$162.42, compared to a current price of NT$247.50 — trading 52.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$213 Mil. Transcend Information's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Transcend Information (TPE:2451), the current Research & Development is NT$213 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 Transcend Information (TPE:2451) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transcend Information stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$247.50 is trading 52.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$162.42. GuruFocus considers Transcend Information to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2451:

  • Research & Development: NT$213 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$162.42 vs. price of NT$247.50 (52.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2451 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Transcend Information Business Description

Address No. 70, XingZhong Road, NeiHu District, Taipei, TWN
Transcend Information Inc is engaged in manufacturing, processing and sales of computer software and hardware, peripheral equipment and other computer components. Its product portfolio includes solid-state drives, body cameras, personal cloud storage, memory cards, USB flash drives, memory modules, card readers, and multimedia products. The company generates revenue in the Americas, Europe, Taiwan, and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
82GF Score

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