HiTi Digital (TPE:3494) Research & Development: NT$49.3 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:3494 HiTi Digital Inc TPE:3494
58 GF Score
Price NT$7.84
GF Value NT$15.04
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is HiTi Digital Research & Development?

HiTi Digital TPE:3494 +0.51% 58 Research & Development is NT$49.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:3494 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$15.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. HiTi Digital's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$12.3 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$49.3 Mil.

HiTi Digital  (TPE:3494) 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.

HiTi Digital Research & Development Related Terms

HiTi Digital Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HiTi Digital's Research & Development can be seen below:

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* 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.

HiTi Digital Research & Development Chart

HiTi Digital Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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HiTi Digital 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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HiTi Digital Inc TPE:3494
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HiTi Digital 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$49.3 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$49.3 Mil mean?
HiTi Digital (TPE:3494) has a Research & Development of NT$49.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on HiTi Digital and its competitors.
Is HiTi Digital's Research & Development too high?
HiTi Digital's current Research & Development is NT$49.3 Mil. Overall, HiTi Digital has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HiTi Digital's Research & Development compare to SNDK and DELL?
HiTi Digital's Research & Development of NT$49.3 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 HiTi Digital and its competitors. HiTi Digital's current Research & Development is NT$49.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HiTi Digital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HiTi Digital (TPE:3494) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.04, compared to a current price of NT$7.84 — trading 47.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$49.3 Mil. HiTi Digital's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 HiTi Digital (TPE:3494), the current Research & Development is NT$49.3 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 HiTi Digital (TPE:3494) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HiTi Digital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$7.84 is trading 47.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.04. GuruFocus considers HiTi Digital to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3494:

  • Research & Development: NT$49.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$15.04 vs. price of NT$7.84 (47.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3494 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

HiTi Digital Business Description

Address 7th Floor, No.203, Section 3, Beixin Road, Xindian District, New Taipei City, TWN, 231030
HiTi Digital Inc is engaged as a manufacturer and supplier of digital photo products and services. The company offers professional printing services, personal printing services, and accessories like photo printers, card printers, and portable printers. The Company's revenue from the sale of goods comes from sales of leisure goods and electronic equipment.
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