K.S. Terminals (TPE:3003) Research & Development: NT$141 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:3003 K.S. Terminals Inc TPE:3003
84 GF Score
Price NT$70.20
GF Value NT$69.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is K.S. Terminals Research & Development?

K.S. Terminals TPE:3003 +2.48% 84 Research & Development is NT$141 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:3003 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$69.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. K.S. Terminals's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$36 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$141 Mil.

K.S. Terminals  (TPE:3003) 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.

K.S. Terminals Research & Development Related Terms

K.S. Terminals Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K.S. Terminals's Research & Development can be seen below:

* 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.

K.S. Terminals Research & Development Chart

K.S. Terminals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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K.S. Terminals 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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K.S. Terminals 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$141 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$141 Mil mean?
K.S. Terminals (TPE:3003) has a Research & Development of NT$141 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on K.S. Terminals and its competitors.
Is K.S. Terminals' Research & Development too high?
K.S. Terminals' current Research & Development is NT$141 Mil. Overall, K.S. Terminals has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K.S. Terminals' Research & Development compare to VRT and BE?
K.S. Terminals' Research & Development of NT$141 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 K.S. Terminals and its competitors. K.S. Terminals's current Research & Development is NT$141 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K.S. Terminals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K.S. Terminals (TPE:3003) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$69.56, compared to a current price of NT$70.20 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$141 Mil. K.S. Terminals' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 K.S. Terminals (TPE:3003), the current Research & Development is NT$141 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 K.S. Terminals (TPE:3003) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K.S. Terminals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$70.20 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$69.56. GuruFocus considers K.S. Terminals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3003:

  • Research & Development: NT$141 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$69.56 vs. price of NT$70.20 (0.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3003 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

K.S. Terminals Business Description

Address Number 8, Changbin East Third Road, Shianxi Township, Changhua, TWN
K.S. Terminals Inc manufactures and markets terminal products for electronics and transportation instruments. The company mainly provides processing services for connectors. It provides terminals, which are applied in the manufacture of computer, communication, and consumer electronic products and electrical products.
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