Wha Yu Industrial Co (TPE:3419) Research & Development: NT$170 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:3419 Wha Yu Industrial Co Ltd TPE:3419
67 GF Score
Price NT$12.20
GF Value NT$17.95
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Wha Yu Industrial Co Research & Development?

Wha Yu Industrial Co TPE:3419 +0.83% 67 Research & Development is NT$170 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:3419 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Wha Yu Industrial Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$40 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$170 Mil.

Wha Yu Industrial Co  (TPE:3419) 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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Wha Yu Industrial Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Wha Yu Industrial Co Research & Development Chart

Wha Yu Industrial Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Wha Yu Industrial Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:3419
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Wha Yu Industrial Co Ltd TPE:3419
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Wha Yu Industrial 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$170 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$170 Mil mean?
Wha Yu Industrial Co (TPE:3419) has a Research & Development of NT$170 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Wha Yu Industrial Co and its competitors.
Is Wha Yu Industrial Co's Research & Development too high?
Wha Yu Industrial Co's current Research & Development is NT$170 Mil. Overall, Wha Yu Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wha Yu Industrial Co's Research & Development compare to CSCO and MSI?
Wha Yu Industrial Co's Research & Development of NT$170 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 Wha Yu Industrial Co and its competitors. Wha Yu Industrial Co's current Research & Development is NT$170 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wha Yu Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wha Yu Industrial Co (TPE:3419) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.95, compared to a current price of NT$12.20 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$170 Mil. Wha Yu Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Wha Yu Industrial Co (TPE:3419), the current Research & Development is NT$170 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 Wha Yu Industrial Co (TPE:3419) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wha Yu Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$12.20 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.95. GuruFocus considers Wha Yu Industrial Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3419:

  • Research & Development: NT$170 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$17.95 vs. price of NT$12.20 (32% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3419 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Wha Yu Industrial Co Business Description

Address Gongdao 5th Road, No. 326, Section 2, East District, Hsinchu City, TWN, 300043
Wha Yu Industrial Co Ltd is engaged in industrial plastic products, wires, cables, electronic components, wholesale of electronic materials, retail of electronic materials and international trade. The Company's reportable segments are the Department of High, Medium and Low Frequency Wireless Devices and Electronic Signal Connection Devices and Electronic Products, which generates maximum revenue, and the Department of Trading and Agency for Parts Business. The Company generates maximum revenue from Asia.
67GF Score

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