Sonix Technology Co (TPE:5471) Research & Development: NT$781 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:5471 Sonix Technology Co Ltd TPE:5471
63 GF Score
Price NT$58.50
GF Value NT$41.79
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sonix Technology Co Research & Development?

Sonix Technology Co TPE:5471 -6.10% 63 Research & Development is NT$781 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:5471 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$41.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Sonix Technology Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$215 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$781 Mil.

Sonix Technology Co  (TPE:5471) 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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Sonix Technology Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Sonix Technology Co Research & Development Chart

Sonix Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Sonix Technology 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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Sonix Technology 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$781 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$781 Mil mean?
Sonix Technology Co (TPE:5471) has a Research & Development of NT$781 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Sonix Technology Co and its competitors.
Is Sonix Technology Co's Research & Development too high?
Sonix Technology Co's current Research & Development is NT$781 Mil. Overall, Sonix Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonix Technology Co's Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Sonix Technology Co's Research & Development of NT$781 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 Sonix Technology Co and its competitors. Sonix Technology Co's current Research & Development is NT$781 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonix Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonix Technology Co (TPE:5471) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$41.79, compared to a current price of NT$58.50 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$781 Mil. Sonix Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 Sonix Technology Co (TPE:5471), the current Research & Development is NT$781 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 Sonix Technology Co (TPE:5471) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonix Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$58.50 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$41.79. GuruFocus considers Sonix Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5471:

  • Research & Development: NT$781 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$41.79 vs. price of NT$58.50 (40% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5471 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sonix Technology Co Business Description

Address 10th Floor-1., No.36, Taiyuan Street, Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Zhubei, TWN
Sonix Technology Co Ltd develops, designs, manufactures and trades semiconductors. Its products have a range of applications, which can be divided into two main categories in terms of end products: consumer chips and multimedia chips. Its main products include High-efficiency microcontrollers, Consumer MCUs, Video/Image Controller, Wireless video transmission, and OID products (Optical ID). The company manufactured and sold semi-conductor products hence its reportable segments were within the semi-conductor segment. Geographically, it operates in Taiwan, China, and Others with majority of revenue from Taiwan.
63GF Score

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