Parpro (TPE:4916) Research & Development: NT$16 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:4916 Parpro Corp TPE:4916
62 GF Score
Price NT$110.50
GF Value NT$31.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Parpro Research & Development?

Parpro TPE:4916 -2.21% 62 Research & Development is NT$16 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:4916 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$31.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Parpro's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$6 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$16 Mil.

Parpro  (TPE:4916) 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.

Parpro Research & Development Related Terms

Parpro Research & Development Historical Data

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Parpro Research & Development Chart

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Parpro Quarterly Data
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TPE:4916
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Parpro Corp TPE:4916
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Parpro 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$16 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$16 Mil mean?
Parpro (TPE:4916) has a Research & Development of NT$16 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Parpro and its competitors.
Is Parpro's Research & Development too high?
Parpro's current Research & Development is NT$16 Mil. Overall, Parpro has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Parpro's Research & Development compare to SNDK and DELL?
Parpro's Research & Development of NT$16 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 Parpro and its competitors. Parpro's current Research & Development is NT$16 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Parpro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parpro (TPE:4916) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$31.35, compared to a current price of NT$110.50 — trading 252.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$16 Mil. Parpro's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Parpro (TPE:4916), the current Research & Development is NT$16 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 Parpro (TPE:4916) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parpro stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$110.50 is trading 252.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$31.35. GuruFocus considers Parpro to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4916:

  • Research & Development: NT$16 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$31.35 vs. price of NT$110.50 (252.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4916 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Parpro Business Description

Address Linghang South Road, 15th Floor, No. 188, Section 3, Zhongli District, Taoyuan, TWN
Parpro Corp is engaged in the processing of motherboards for security control and communications as well as the manufacturing and sales of industrial computers and gaming machines. Its manufacturing expertise include Box Build & Integration, PCB Assembly & SMT, Custom Cable & Wire Harnesses, Electro-Mechanical Assemblies, Precision Machining, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Full Testing Capabilities, and Prototyping/NPI Services. Its reportable segments are the gaming and industrial computers segment and the aerospace and national defense segment. It derives the majority of revenue from aerospace and national defense segment.
62GF Score

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