uPI Semiconductor (TPE:6719) Research & Development: NT$566 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:6719 uPI Semiconductor Corp TPE:6719
83 GF Score
Price NT$266.00
GF Value NT$221.85
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is uPI Semiconductor Research & Development?

uPI Semiconductor TPE:6719 -9.98% 83 Research & Development is NT$566 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6719 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$221.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. uPI Semiconductor's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$142 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$566 Mil.

uPI Semiconductor  (TPE:6719) 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.

uPI Semiconductor Research & Development Related Terms

uPI Semiconductor Research & Development Historical Data

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uPI Semiconductor Research & Development Chart

uPI Semiconductor Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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uPI Semiconductor Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 123.72 134.10 145.16 144.14 142.50
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uPI Semiconductor 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$566 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$566 Mil mean?
uPI Semiconductor (TPE:6719) has a Research & Development of NT$566 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on uPI Semiconductor and its competitors.
Is uPI Semiconductor's Research & Development too high?
uPI Semiconductor's current Research & Development is NT$566 Mil. Overall, uPI Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does uPI Semiconductor's Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
uPI Semiconductor's Research & Development of NT$566 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 uPI Semiconductor and its competitors. uPI Semiconductor's current Research & Development is NT$566 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is uPI Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, uPI Semiconductor (TPE:6719) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$221.85, compared to a current price of NT$266.00 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$566 Mil. uPI Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 uPI Semiconductor (TPE:6719), the current Research & Development is NT$566 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 uPI Semiconductor (TPE:6719) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, uPI Semiconductor stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$266.00 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$221.85. GuruFocus considers uPI Semiconductor to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6719:

  • Research & Development: NT$566 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$221.85 vs. price of NT$266.00 (19.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6719 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

uPI Semiconductor Business Description

Address No.5, Taiyuan 1st Street, 9th Floor-1, Hsinchu County, Zhubei, TWN, 302
uPI Semiconductor Corp is a Taiwan-based company. The company is engaged in the design, researching, developing, and selling of various integrated circuits. The product categories offered by the company are in Power Management, Battery Management, MOSFET, Analog MISC and GaN Solution. The company operates in Taiwan, America, and Asia. Out of which Asia generates the majority of its revenue.
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