Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746) Research & Development: NT$728 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:4746 Formosa Laboratories Inc TPE:4746
70 GF Score
Price NT$50.80
GF Value NT$98.73
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Formosa Laboratories Research & Development?

Formosa Laboratories TPE:4746 -2.31% 70 Research & Development is NT$728 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:4746 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$98.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Formosa Laboratories's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$172 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$728 Mil.

Formosa Laboratories  (TPE:4746) 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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Formosa Laboratories Research & Development Historical Data

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Formosa Laboratories Research & Development Chart

Formosa Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Formosa Laboratories 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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Formosa Laboratories 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$728 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$728 Mil mean?
Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746) has a Research & Development of NT$728 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Formosa Laboratories and its competitors.
Is Formosa Laboratories' Research & Development too high?
Formosa Laboratories' current Research & Development is NT$728 Mil. Overall, Formosa Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Laboratories' Research & Development compare to ZTS?
Formosa Laboratories' Research & Development of NT$728 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Formosa Laboratories and its competitors. Formosa Laboratories's current Research & Development is NT$728 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$98.73, compared to a current price of NT$50.80 — trading 48.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$728 Mil. Formosa Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746), the current Research & Development is NT$728 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 Formosa Laboratories (TPE:4746) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$50.80 is trading 48.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$98.73. GuruFocus considers Formosa Laboratories to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4746:

  • Research & Development: NT$728 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$98.73 vs. price of NT$50.80 (48.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4746 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Formosa Laboratories Business Description

Address No. 36-1, Heping Street, Luzhu disctrict, Taoyuan, TWN, 338002
Formosa Laboratories Inc is mainly engaged in the wholesale and manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, as well as ultraviolet absorbers. The company geographically operates in India, Taiwan, Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Japan, China, Canada, United States, and Others.
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