Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co (TPE:6582) Research & Development: NT$28.4 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:6582 Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co TPE:6582
69 GF Score
Price NT$33.40
GF Value NT$32.60
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co Research & Development?

Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co TPE:6582 +1.21% 69 Research & Development is NT$28.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6582 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$32.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$7.0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$28.4 Mil.

Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co  (TPE:6582) 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.

Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co Research & Development Related Terms

Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co Research & Development Chart

Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co Quarterly Data
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Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co TPE:6582
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Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials 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$28.4 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$28.4 Mil mean?
Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co (TPE:6582) has a Research & Development of NT$28.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co and its competitors.
Is Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co's Research & Development too high?
Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co's current Research & Development is NT$28.4 Mil. Overall, Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co's Research & Development compare to LIN and SHW?
Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co's Research & Development of NT$28.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals 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 Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co and its competitors. Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co's current Research & Development is NT$28.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co (TPE:6582) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$32.60, compared to a current price of NT$33.40 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$28.4 Mil. Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co (TPE:6582), the current Research & Development is NT$28.4 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 Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co (TPE:6582) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$33.40 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$32.60. GuruFocus considers Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6582:

  • Research & Development: NT$28.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$32.60 vs. price of NT$33.40 (2.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6582 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co Business Description

Address No.55, Section 3, Zhongshan Road, Fangliao, Ping Tung, Fangliao, TWN, 94048
Shin Foong Specialty and Applied Materials Co is engaged in manufacturing and selling synthetic latex and adhesives. Its products are NBR, SBR, Acrylic, and Other. Its products are used in Medical & Healthcare, Adhesive, Building & Construction, Energy, and Fiber & Textile. It has a geographic presence in Asia, Taiwan, and Others, generating the key revenue from Asia.
69GF Score

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