Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co (TPE:2597) Research & Development: NT$97 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:2597 Ruentex Engineering & Construction Co TPE:2597
94 GF Score
Price NT$163.50
GF Value NT$162.91
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co Research & Development?

Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co TPE:2597 -2.97% 94 Research & Development is NT$97 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2597 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$162.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$26 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$97 Mil.

Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co  (TPE:2597) 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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Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co Research & Development Chart

Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co Annual Data
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Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:2597
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Ruentex Engineering & Construction Co TPE:2597
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Ruentex Engineeringnstruction 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$97 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 Mil mean?
Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co (TPE:2597) has a Research & Development of NT$97 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co and its competitors.
Is Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co's Research & Development too high?
Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co's current Research & Development is NT$97 Mil. Overall, Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co's Research & Development compare to PWR and FIX?
Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co's Research & Development of NT$97 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Construction 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 Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co and its competitors. Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co's current Research & Development is NT$97 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co (TPE:2597) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$162.91, compared to a current price of NT$163.50 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$97 Mil. Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co (TPE:2597), the current Research & Development is NT$97 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 Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co (TPE:2597) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$163.50 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$162.91. GuruFocus considers Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2597:

  • Research & Development: NT$97 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$162.91 vs. price of NT$163.50 (0.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2597 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ruentex Engineeringnstruction Co Business Description

Address No. 308, Bade Road, 10th Foor, Section 2, Jhongshan District, Taipei, TWN, 104
Ruentex Engineering & Construction Co is a Taiwan-based company that engages in the contracting, designing, and constructing of construction and civil engineering. It designs and constructs projects like residential buildings, office buildings, school buildings, factories, and parking lots, among others. The company's segments include Construction Business Division, Building Materials Division, and Interior Decoration Design Division. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction Business Division.
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