Kim Forest Enterprise Co (TPE:6645) Research & Development: NT$27.5 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:6645 Kim Forest Enterprise Co Ltd TPE:6645
59 GF Score
Price NT$15.50
GF Value NT$24.71
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kim Forest Enterprise Co Research & Development?

Kim Forest Enterprise Co TPE:6645 -2.52% 59 Research & Development is NT$27.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6645 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$24.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Kim Forest Enterprise Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$8.3 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$27.5 Mil.

Kim Forest Enterprise Co  (TPE:6645) 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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Kim Forest Enterprise Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Kim Forest Enterprise Co Research & Development Chart

Kim Forest Enterprise Co Annual Data
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Kim Forest Enterprise Co Quarterly Data
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Kim Forest Enterprise 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$27.5 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$27.5 Mil mean?
Kim Forest Enterprise Co (TPE:6645) has a Research & Development of NT$27.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Kim Forest Enterprise Co and its competitors.
Is Kim Forest Enterprise Co's Research & Development too high?
Kim Forest Enterprise Co's current Research & Development is NT$27.5 Mil. Overall, Kim Forest Enterprise Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kim Forest Enterprise Co's Research & Development compare to TMO and DHR?
Kim Forest Enterprise Co's Research & Development of NT$27.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Kim Forest Enterprise Co and its competitors. Kim Forest Enterprise Co's current Research & Development is NT$27.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kim Forest Enterprise Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Forest Enterprise Co (TPE:6645) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$24.71, compared to a current price of NT$15.50 — trading 37.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$27.5 Mil. Kim Forest Enterprise Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Kim Forest Enterprise Co (TPE:6645), the current Research & Development is NT$27.5 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 Kim Forest Enterprise Co (TPE:6645) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Forest Enterprise Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$15.50 is trading 37.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$24.71. GuruFocus considers Kim Forest Enterprise Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6645:

  • Research & Development: NT$27.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$24.71 vs. price of NT$15.50 (37.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6645 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kim Forest Enterprise Co Business Description

Address No. 97, Xintai 5th Road, 30th Floor, Section 1, U-TOWN Building B, Xizhi District, New Taipei, TWN, 22175
Kim Forest Enterprise Co Ltd is engaged in providing clinical medical information, genetic testing services, and biological information. It manufactures medical equipment and also produces drug products. The company's equipment includes Desktop microcentrifuge, Desktop large capacity centrifuge, Filter-type absorption spectrometer, Multifunctional spectrometer, and many more. Its reportable segments are Biomedical products which generates key revenue, and the Precision medicine segment. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Taiwan and the rest from the United States of America.
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