Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045) Research & Development: NT$863 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:3045 Taiwan Mobile Co Ltd TPE:3045
89 GF Score
Price NT$109.00
GF Value NT$106.93
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Taiwan Mobile Co Research & Development?

Taiwan Mobile Co TPE:3045 -0.46% 89 Research & Development is NT$863 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:3045 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$106.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Taiwan Mobile Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$222 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$863 Mil.

Taiwan Mobile Co  (TPE:3045) 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.

Taiwan Mobile Co Research & Development Related Terms

Taiwan Mobile Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Taiwan Mobile Co Research & Development Chart

Taiwan Mobile Co Annual Data
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Taiwan Mobile Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:3045
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Taiwan Mobile Co Ltd TPE:3045
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Taiwan Mobile 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$863 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$863 Mil mean?
Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045) has a Research & Development of NT$863 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Taiwan Mobile Co and its competitors.
Is Taiwan Mobile Co's Research & Development too high?
Taiwan Mobile Co's current Research & Development is NT$863 Mil. Overall, Taiwan Mobile Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Mobile Co's Research & Development compare to CASY and WSM?
Taiwan Mobile Co's Research & Development of NT$863 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Taiwan Mobile Co and its competitors. Taiwan Mobile Co's current Research & Development is NT$863 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Mobile Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$106.93, compared to a current price of NT$109.00 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$863 Mil. Taiwan Mobile Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 6 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 Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045), the current Research & Development is NT$863 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 Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Mobile Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$109.00 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$106.93. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Mobile Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3045:

  • Research & Development: NT$863 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$106.93 vs. price of NT$109.00 (1.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3045 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Taiwan Mobile Co Business Description

Address No. 88, YanChang Road, 12th Floor, Xinyi District, Taipei, TWN, 110
Taiwan Mobile Co Ltd is engaged in providing wireless communication services, the sale of mobile phones, accessories, games, ebooks, and value-added services. The reportable segments of the company are Telecommunication, Retail, Cable television and broadband, and others. The Telecommunication segment engages in providing mobile communication services, data mobile services, and fixed line services; the Retail segment in providing online shopping, TV shopping, and catalog shopping; the Cable television and broadband segment in providing pay TV and cable broadband services; and others in business other than telecommunication, retail, and cable television. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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