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Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Largan Precision Co's Research & Development for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,401 Mil.
Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$5,346 Mil.
Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008) 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.
Largan Precision Co Research & Development Related Terms
Largan Precision Co Research & Development Historical Data
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* 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.
Largan Precision 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$5,346 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.
What does a Research & Development of NT$5,346 Mil mean?
Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008) has a Research & Development of NT$5,346 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Largan Precision Co and its competitors.
Is Largan Precision Co's Research & Development too high?
Largan Precision Co's current Research & Development is NT$5,346 Mil. Overall, Largan Precision Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Largan Precision Co's Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
Largan Precision Co's Research & Development of NT$5,346 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 Largan Precision Co and its competitors. Largan Precision Co's current Research & Development is NT$5,346 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Largan Precision Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$2,800.02, compared to a current price of NT$4,355.00 — trading 55.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$5,346 Mil. Largan Precision Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008), the current Research & Development is NT$5,346 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 Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Largan Precision Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$4,355.00 is trading 55.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$2,800.02.
GuruFocus considers Largan Precision Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3008:
Research & Development: NT$5,346 Mil
GF Value™: NT$2,800.02 vs. price of NT$4,355.00 (55.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Largan Precision is the leader in optical lens technology and the world's largest handset lensmaker by value. The company boasts almost three decades of experience in the production of optical lenses, namely plastic aspherical lenses, which are widely used to manufacture smartphone cameras. It is a major supplier of high-end handset camera lenses to global smartphone brands such as Apple and Samsung. The firm also produces optical lenses for various applications, such as for automobiles, digital cameras, and extended reality headsets. Largan was co-founded in 1987 by Scott Lin, whose son Adam Lin serves as the current CEO and chair. Largan is headquartered and mainly operates in Taichung City, Taiwan, and employs around 8,000 people.
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