Uniform Industrial (TPE:2482) Research & Development: NT$72.2 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:2482 Uniform Industrial Corp TPE:2482
65 GF Score
Price NT$18.20
GF Value NT$15.47
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Uniform Industrial Research & Development?

Uniform Industrial TPE:2482 65 Research & Development is NT$72.2 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2482 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$15.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Uniform Industrial's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$19.9 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$72.2 Mil.

Uniform Industrial  (TPE:2482) 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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Uniform Industrial Research & Development Historical Data

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Uniform Industrial Research & Development Chart

Uniform Industrial Annual Data
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Uniform Industrial Quarterly Data
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TPE:2482
65GF Score
Uniform Industrial Corp TPE:2482
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Uniform Industrial 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$72.2 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$72.2 Mil mean?
Uniform Industrial (TPE:2482) has a Research & Development of NT$72.2 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Uniform Industrial and its competitors.
Is Uniform Industrial's Research & Development too high?
Uniform Industrial's current Research & Development is NT$72.2 Mil. Overall, Uniform Industrial has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Uniform Industrial's Research & Development compare to competitors?
Uniform Industrial's Research & Development of NT$72.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products 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 Uniform Industrial and its competitors. Uniform Industrial's current Research & Development is NT$72.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uniform Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uniform Industrial (TPE:2482) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.47, compared to a current price of NT$18.20 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$72.2 Mil. Uniform Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Uniform Industrial (TPE:2482), the current Research & Development is NT$72.2 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 Uniform Industrial (TPE:2482) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uniform Industrial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$18.20 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.47. GuruFocus considers Uniform Industrial to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2482:

  • Research & Development: NT$72.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$15.47 vs. price of NT$18.20 (17.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2482 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Uniform Industrial Business Description

Address Lane 15, Ziqiang Street, No. 1, 1st Floor, Tucheng District, New Taipei City, TWN, 236
Uniform Industrial Corp is engaged in the manufacture, processing, and sales of various card readers, check readers, point-of-sale terminals, pin-pad payment devices, and encrypted keypad readers. The company has two reportable segments: UIC (Taiwan operating segment) and UICU (the United States operating segment), which generate maximum revenue. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Americas and also has a presence in Asia, Europe, Oceania, and other regions.
65GF Score

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