Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co (TPE:2455) Research & Development: NT$376 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:2455 Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co Ltd TPE:2455
78 GF Score
Price NT$314.50
GF Value NT$194.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co Research & Development?

Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co TPE:2455 -4.41% 78 Research & Development is NT$376 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2455 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$194.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$90 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$376 Mil.

Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co  (TPE:2455) 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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Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co Research & Development Chart

Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co Annual Data
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Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co Quarterly Data
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Visual Photonics Epitaxy 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$376 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$376 Mil mean?
Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co (TPE:2455) has a Research & Development of NT$376 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co and its competitors.
Is Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's Research & Development too high?
Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's current Research & Development is NT$376 Mil. Overall, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's Research & Development compare to AMAT and LRCX?
Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's Research & Development of NT$376 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 Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co and its competitors. Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's current Research & Development is NT$376 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co (TPE:2455) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$194.67, compared to a current price of NT$314.50 — trading 61.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$376 Mil. Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co (TPE:2455), the current Research & Development is NT$376 Mil as of Mar. 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 Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co (TPE:2455) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$314.50 is trading 61.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$194.67. GuruFocus considers Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2455:

  • Research & Development: NT$376 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$194.67 vs. price of NT$314.50 (61.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2455 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co Business Description

Address Gongye 1st Road, No. 16, Pingzhen Industrial Zone, Pingzhen District, Taoyuan, TWN, 324
Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company that is principally engaged in developing, producing, and marketing of optoelectronic semiconductors epitaxy, optoelectronic components products. The company's products are used to provide solutions for wireless communications, optical fiber communications, and solar cell applications. Its products consist of GaAs Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor epi wafer, Low turn-on voltage gaAsSb HBT epi wafers, High-voltage gaAs HBT epi wafer, and InP HBT epi wafers, and others.
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