Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) Research & Development: NT$351 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:6505 Formosa Petrochemical Corp TPE:6505
89 GF Score
Price NT$53.50
GF Value NT$57.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Formosa Petrochemical Research & Development?

Formosa Petrochemical TPE:6505 -4.29% 89 Research & Development is NT$351 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6505 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$57.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Formosa Petrochemical's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$93 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$351 Mil.

Formosa Petrochemical  (TPE:6505) 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.

Formosa Petrochemical Research & Development Related Terms

Formosa Petrochemical Research & Development Historical Data

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Formosa Petrochemical Research & Development Chart

Formosa Petrochemical Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Formosa Petrochemical 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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Formosa Petrochemical 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$351 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$351 Mil mean?
Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) has a Research & Development of NT$351 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Formosa Petrochemical and its competitors.
Is Formosa Petrochemical's Research & Development too high?
Formosa Petrochemical's current Research & Development is NT$351 Mil. Overall, Formosa Petrochemical has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Petrochemical's Research & Development compare to VLO and MPC?
Formosa Petrochemical's Research & Development of NT$351 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Formosa Petrochemical and its competitors. Formosa Petrochemical's current Research & Development is NT$351 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Petrochemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$57.54, compared to a current price of NT$53.50 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$351 Mil. Formosa Petrochemical's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 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 Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505), the current Research & Development is NT$351 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 Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Petrochemical stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$53.50 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$57.54. GuruFocus considers Formosa Petrochemical to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6505:

  • Research & Development: NT$351 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$57.54 vs. price of NT$53.50 (7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6505 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Formosa Petrochemical Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 1-1, Formosa Plastics Industrial Park, Zhongxing Village, Mailiao Township, Yunlin County, Taipei, TWN, 638
Formosa Petrochemical Corp engages in the Operation of refinery of petroleum and integrated manufacture of hydrocarbon. The firm operates in two segments. The Petrochemical segment that derives majority revenue engages in producing and selling petroleum, and petrochemical products. The Public utility segment engages in producing and selling water, electricity, and steam. Its product offerings comprise gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, fuel oil, asphalt, sulfur, lubricant, diesel, naphtha, and liquid petroleum gas.
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