Paragon Technologies Co (TPE:3518) Research & Development: NT$53.1 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:3518 Paragon Technologies Co Ltd TPE:3518
54 GF Score
Price NT$35.30
GF Value NT$19.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Paragon Technologies Co Research & Development?

Paragon Technologies Co TPE:3518 -2.08% 54 Research & Development is NT$53.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:3518 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$19.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Paragon Technologies Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$11.1 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$53.1 Mil.

Paragon Technologies Co  (TPE:3518) 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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Paragon Technologies Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Paragon Technologies Co Research & Development Chart

Paragon Technologies Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Paragon Technologies Co 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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Paragon Technologies 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$53.1 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$53.1 Mil mean?
Paragon Technologies Co (TPE:3518) has a Research & Development of NT$53.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Paragon Technologies Co and its competitors.
Is Paragon Technologies Co's Research & Development too high?
Paragon Technologies Co's current Research & Development is NT$53.1 Mil. Overall, Paragon Technologies Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paragon Technologies Co's Research & Development compare to GEV and ETN?
Paragon Technologies Co's Research & Development of NT$53.1 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 Paragon Technologies Co and its competitors. Paragon Technologies Co's current Research & Development is NT$53.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paragon Technologies Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Technologies Co (TPE:3518) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$19.87, compared to a current price of NT$35.30 — trading 77.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$53.1 Mil. Paragon Technologies Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 11 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 Paragon Technologies Co (TPE:3518), the current Research & Development is NT$53.1 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 Paragon Technologies Co (TPE:3518) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Technologies Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$35.30 is trading 77.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$19.87. GuruFocus considers Paragon Technologies Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3518:

  • Research & Development: NT$53.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$19.87 vs. price of NT$35.30 (77.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3518 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Paragon Technologies Co Business Description

Address Lane 108, Nanshan Road, No. 2, Section 1, Luzhu District, Taoyuan, TWN, 338
Paragon Technologies Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing EMI, optoelectronic, and optical film, and research, development, manufacturing, processing, and trading of machinery, equipment, and components. The company's reportable segments are as follows: the PVD Coating Products Department and the Silicon Carbide Products Department. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the PVD Coating Products Department, which generates revenue from the sputter coating of electronic components according to the specifications agreed upon between the customers and the company. Geographically, key revenue for the company is derived from Mainland China and the rest from Taiwan.
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