Apogee Optocom Co (TPE:6426) Research & Development: NT$84.1 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:6426 Apogee Optocom Co Ltd TPE:6426
54 GF Score
Price NT$193.00
GF Value NT$88.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Apogee Optocom Co Research & Development?

Apogee Optocom Co TPE:6426 -9.81% 54 Research & Development is NT$84.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6426 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$88.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Apogee Optocom Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$19.1 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$84.1 Mil.

Apogee Optocom Co  (TPE:6426) 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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Apogee Optocom Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Apogee Optocom Co Research & Development Chart

Apogee Optocom Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Apogee Optocom 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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Apogee Optocom 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$84.1 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$84.1 Mil mean?
Apogee Optocom Co (TPE:6426) has a Research & Development of NT$84.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Apogee Optocom Co and its competitors.
Is Apogee Optocom Co's Research & Development too high?
Apogee Optocom Co's current Research & Development is NT$84.1 Mil. Overall, Apogee Optocom Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apogee Optocom Co's Research & Development compare to CSCO and CIEN?
Apogee Optocom Co's Research & Development of NT$84.1 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 Apogee Optocom Co and its competitors. Apogee Optocom Co's current Research & Development is NT$84.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apogee Optocom Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apogee Optocom Co (TPE:6426) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$88.88, compared to a current price of NT$193.00 — trading 117.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$84.1 Mil. Apogee Optocom Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 Apogee Optocom Co (TPE:6426), the current Research & Development is NT$84.1 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 Apogee Optocom Co (TPE:6426) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apogee Optocom Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$193.00 is trading 117.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$88.88. GuruFocus considers Apogee Optocom Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6426:

  • Research & Development: NT$84.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$88.88 vs. price of NT$193.00 (117.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6426 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Apogee Optocom Co Business Description

Address Nan-Ke 3rd Road, No. 7, 4th Floor, Hsin-shi District, Tainan, TWN
Apogee Optocom Co Ltd is a communication component manufacturer based in Taiwan. Its product offerings mainly include thin-film filters for active optical communication components (E-PON, G-PON) and thin-film filters for passive optical communication components (CWDM, DWDM). Additionally, Group is involved in optical and functional thin film processing, and offers optical filters for 1.6T Gbps optical communication modules, co-packaged optics coating applications, and bandpass filters for mid-infrared (MIR) sensors. It also offers measurement instruments like white light interferometers, spectrometers, and mid and far-infrared spectrometers. The Group's reportable operating segments are: the parent company, which derives key revenue, and Subsidiary. Geographically, its key market is China.
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