AP Memory Technology (TPE:6531) Research & Development: NT$879 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:6531 AP Memory Technology Corp TPE:6531
79 GF Score
Price NT$990.00
GF Value NT$588.38
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is AP Memory Technology Research & Development?

AP Memory Technology TPE:6531 -10.00% 79 Research & Development is NT$879 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6531 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$588.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. AP Memory Technology's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$273 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$879 Mil.

AP Memory Technology  (TPE:6531) 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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AP Memory Technology Research & Development Historical Data

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AP Memory Technology Research & Development Chart

AP Memory Technology Annual Data
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AP Memory Technology Quarterly Data
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AP Memory Technology 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$879 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$879 Mil mean?
AP Memory Technology (TPE:6531) has a Research & Development of NT$879 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on AP Memory Technology and its competitors.
Is AP Memory Technology's Research & Development too high?
AP Memory Technology's current Research & Development is NT$879 Mil. Overall, AP Memory Technology has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AP Memory Technology's Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
AP Memory Technology's Research & Development of NT$879 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 AP Memory Technology and its competitors. AP Memory Technology's current Research & Development is NT$879 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AP Memory Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AP Memory Technology (TPE:6531) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$588.38, compared to a current price of NT$990.00 — trading 68.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$879 Mil. AP Memory Technology's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 AP Memory Technology (TPE:6531), the current Research & Development is NT$879 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 AP Memory Technology (TPE:6531) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AP Memory Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$990.00 is trading 68.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$588.38. GuruFocus considers AP Memory Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6531:

  • Research & Development: NT$879 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$588.38 vs. price of NT$990.00 (68.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6531 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

AP Memory Technology Business Description

Address No. 1, Taiyuan 1st Street, 10th Floor-1, Hsinchu County, Zhubei, TWN, 30288
AP Memory Technology Corp is a memory IC design company. The company is engaged in the research, development, production, and sale of various integrated circuit (IC) products, and provides technical services related to the product design, research, and development. The company has two reportable segments: IOT Business Unit, which generates maximum revenue, is involved in the design, sales, and licensing of customized memory solutions; and the AI Business Unit, which is involved in the design, sales, and licensing of heterogeneous integrated chip solutions. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from China, Taiwan, America, Europe, Singapore, Japan, and other regions.
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