Radiant Opto-Electronics (TPE:6176) Research & Development: NT$3,322 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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TPE:6176 Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp TPE:6176
75 GF Score
Price NT$101.50
GF Value NT$179.41
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Radiant Opto-Electronics Research & Development?

Radiant Opto-Electronics TPE:6176 -6.37% 75 Research & Development is NT$3,322 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:6176 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$179.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Radiant Opto-Electronics's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$917 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$3,322 Mil.

Radiant Opto-Electronics  (TPE:6176) 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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Radiant Opto-Electronics Research & Development Historical Data

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Radiant Opto-Electronics Research & Development Chart

Radiant Opto-Electronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Radiant Opto-Electronics Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Radiant Opto-Electronics Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$3,322 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$3,322 Mil mean?
Radiant Opto-Electronics (TPE:6176) has a Research & Development of NT$3,322 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Radiant Opto-Electronics and its competitors.
Is Radiant Opto-Electronics' Research & Development too high?
Radiant Opto-Electronics' current Research & Development is NT$3,322 Mil. Overall, Radiant Opto-Electronics has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Radiant Opto-Electronics' Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
Radiant Opto-Electronics' Research & Development of NT$3,322 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 Radiant Opto-Electronics and its competitors. Radiant Opto-Electronics's current Research & Development is NT$3,322 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Radiant Opto-Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Radiant Opto-Electronics (TPE:6176) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$179.41, compared to a current price of NT$101.50 — trading 43.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$3,322 Mil. Radiant Opto-Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Radiant Opto-Electronics (TPE:6176), the current Research & Development is NT$3,322 Mil as of Jun. 2026. 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 Radiant Opto-Electronics (TPE:6176) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Radiant Opto-Electronics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$101.50 is trading 43.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$179.41. GuruFocus considers Radiant Opto-Electronics to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6176:

  • Research & Development: NT$3,322 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$179.41 vs. price of NT$101.50 (43.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6176 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Radiant Opto-Electronics Business Description

Address No. 1, Central 6th Road, Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung City, TWN
Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp is a Taiwan-based company that is engaged in designing, manufacturing, assembling, and marketing backlight modules and light guide plates for liquid crystal display panels. The Group has three reportable segments: the domestic, Mainland China, and other operations segments. The domestic segment engages in the manufacture and sale of light guide plates, backlight modules for LCDs, and lighting components. The Mainland China segment, which generates key revenue, uses the technologies provided by the domestic segment to develop new designs of products according to the demands of various customers. Geographically, the majority of the revenue for the company is generated from Asia, and the rest from Europe and America.
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NT$101.50
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