Taiwan Steel Union Co (TPE:6581) Research & Development: NT$29 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:6581 Taiwan Steel Union Co Ltd TPE:6581
87 GF Score
Price NT$106.50
GF Value NT$96.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Taiwan Steel Union Co Research & Development?

Taiwan Steel Union Co TPE:6581 -0.47% 87 Research & Development is NT$29 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6581 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$96.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Taiwan Steel Union Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$29 Mil.

Taiwan Steel Union Co  (TPE:6581) 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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Taiwan Steel Union Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Taiwan Steel Union Co Research & Development Chart

Taiwan Steel Union Co Annual Data
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Taiwan Steel Union Co Quarterly Data
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Taiwan Steel Union 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$29 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$29 Mil mean?
Taiwan Steel Union Co (TPE:6581) has a Research & Development of NT$29 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Taiwan Steel Union Co and its competitors.
Is Taiwan Steel Union Co's Research & Development too high?
Taiwan Steel Union Co's current Research & Development is NT$29 Mil. Overall, Taiwan Steel Union Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Steel Union Co's Research & Development compare to WM and RSG?
Taiwan Steel Union Co's Research & Development of NT$29 Mil can be compared against companies in the Waste Management 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 Waste Management company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Waste Management 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 Taiwan Steel Union Co and its competitors. Taiwan Steel Union Co's current Research & Development is NT$29 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Steel Union Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Steel Union Co (TPE:6581) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$96.94, compared to a current price of NT$106.50 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$29 Mil. Taiwan Steel Union Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Taiwan Steel Union Co (TPE:6581), the current Research & Development is NT$29 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 Taiwan Steel Union Co (TPE:6581) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Steel Union Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$106.50 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$96.94. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Steel Union Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6581:

  • Research & Development: NT$29 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$96.94 vs. price of NT$106.50 (9.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6581 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Taiwan Steel Union Co Business Description

Address No. 36, Siangong North 1st Road, Changbin Industrial Zone, Shengang Township, Changhua, TWN, 50953
Taiwan Steel Union Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based waste management company. The company's main business is to dispose and reuse general industrial waste and hazardous industrial waste, as well as manufacture and trade non-ferrous metal (zinc oxide) and non-metallic mineral products.
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