PCL Technologies (TPE:4977) Research & Development: NT$78 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:4977 PCL Technologies Inc TPE:4977
74 GF Score
Price NT$164.50
GF Value NT$97.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is PCL Technologies Research & Development?

PCL Technologies TPE:4977 -7.06% 74 Research & Development is NT$78 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:4977 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$97.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. PCL Technologies's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$18 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$78 Mil.

PCL Technologies  (TPE:4977) 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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PCL Technologies Research & Development Historical Data

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PCL Technologies Research & Development Chart

PCL Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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PCL Technologies 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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PCL Technologies 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$78 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$78 Mil mean?
PCL Technologies (TPE:4977) has a Research & Development of NT$78 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on PCL Technologies and its competitors.
Is PCL Technologies' Research & Development too high?
PCL Technologies' current Research & Development is NT$78 Mil. Overall, PCL Technologies has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PCL Technologies' Research & Development compare to DELL and SNDK?
PCL Technologies' Research & Development of NT$78 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 PCL Technologies and its competitors. PCL Technologies's current Research & Development is NT$78 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PCL Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCL Technologies (TPE:4977) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$97.68, compared to a current price of NT$164.50 — trading 68.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$78 Mil. PCL Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 PCL Technologies (TPE:4977), the current Research & Development is NT$78 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 PCL Technologies (TPE:4977) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCL Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$164.50 is trading 68.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$97.68. GuruFocus considers PCL Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4977:

  • Research & Development: NT$78 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$97.68 vs. price of NT$164.50 (68.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4977 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

PCL Technologies Business Description

Address Harbour Place, 103 South Church Street, 4th Floor, P.O. Box 10240, Grand Cayman, CYM, KYI-1002
PCL Technologies Inc is engaged in the manufacture, research, and sale of optical components, electro-mechanical components, and modules serving data communications, telecom, cloud computing, and networking markets. The products are sold in Taiwan and internationally. It generates revenue from Singapore. The Group mainly operates in research, development, manufacture, and sale of optical transceiver products and other optical components. The Group operates in three principal geographical areas: Mainland China, Taiwan, and Malaysia.
74GF Score

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