Ares International (TPE:2471) Research & Development: NT$97.1 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)

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TPE:2471 Ares International Corp TPE:2471
96 GF Score
Price NT$52.70
GF Value NT$62.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ares International Research & Development?

Ares International TPE:2471 +1.15% 96 Research & Development is NT$97.1 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2471 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$62.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Ares International's Research & Development for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was NT$25.6 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was NT$97.1 Mil.

Ares International  (TPE:2471) 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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Ares International Research & Development Historical Data

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Ares International Research & Development Chart

Ares International Annual Data
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Ares International Quarterly Data
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TPE:2471
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Ares International Corp TPE:2471
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Ares International Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$97.1 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$97.1 Mil mean?
Ares International (TPE:2471) has a Research & Development of NT$97.1 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ares International and its competitors.
Is Ares International's Research & Development too high?
Ares International's current Research & Development is NT$97.1 Mil. Overall, Ares International has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares International's Research & Development compare to IBM and ACN?
Ares International's Research & Development of NT$97.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software 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 Ares International and its competitors. Ares International's current Research & Development is NT$97.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares International (TPE:2471) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$62.99, compared to a current price of NT$52.70 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$97.1 Mil. Ares International's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Ares International (TPE:2471), the current Research & Development is NT$97.1 Mil as of Sep. 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 Ares International (TPE:2471) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$52.70 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$62.99. GuruFocus considers Ares International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2471:

  • Research & Development: NT$97.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$62.99 vs. price of NT$52.70 (16.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2471 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ares International Business Description

Address Zhongshan North Road, 3rd Floor, No. 111, Section 2, Zhongshan District, Taipei, TWN, 104
Ares International Corp is a Taiwan-based company. The company is engaged in the design, sales, lease, maintenance, and technology consultation of computer equipment, internet, and related software, and analysis, design, modification, installation, and maintenance of application software. Its reporting segments include the Commercial segment, Financial business segment, and Project segment. The geographical regions in which the company operates are Asia, Taiwan, America, and Others.
96GF Score

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