Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530) Research & Development: NT$298 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:3530 Silicon Optronics Inc TPE:3530
72 GF Score
Price NT$72.30
GF Value NT$83.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Silicon Optronics Research & Development?

Silicon Optronics TPE:3530 -1.23% 72 Research & Development is NT$298 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:3530 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$83.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Silicon Optronics's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$83 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$298 Mil.

Silicon Optronics  (TPE:3530) 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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Silicon Optronics Research & Development Historical Data

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Silicon Optronics Research & Development Chart

Silicon Optronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Silicon Optronics 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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Silicon Optronics 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$298 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$298 Mil mean?
Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530) has a Research & Development of NT$298 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Silicon Optronics and its competitors.
Is Silicon Optronics' Research & Development too high?
Silicon Optronics' current Research & Development is NT$298 Mil. Overall, Silicon Optronics has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silicon Optronics' Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Silicon Optronics' Research & Development of NT$298 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors 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 Silicon Optronics and its competitors. Silicon Optronics's current Research & Development is NT$298 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silicon Optronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$83.84, compared to a current price of NT$72.30 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$298 Mil. Silicon Optronics' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530), the current Research & Development is NT$298 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 Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Optronics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$72.30 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$83.84. GuruFocus considers Silicon Optronics to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3530:

  • Research & Development: NT$298 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$83.84 vs. price of NT$72.30 (13.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3530 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Silicon Optronics Business Description

Address Li Hsin 1st Road, 10-2, 4th Floor, East District, Hsin-Chu, TWN, 300
Silicon Optronics Inc is engaged in the design, development, and sale of complementary metal-oxide semiconductors. Its products include image sensors and shutters. The company derives revenue from complementary metal-oxide semiconductors. Geographically, it operates in Hong Kong, the United States, Taiwan, and other countries, with the majority of revenue deriving from Hong Kong.
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