Vactronics Technologies (TPE:6742) Research & Development: NT$28.5 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:6742 Vactronics Technologies Inc TPE:6742
70 GF Score
Price NT$65.10
GF Value NT$41.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Vactronics Technologies Research & Development?

Vactronics Technologies TPE:6742 -8.18% 70 Research & Development is NT$28.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6742 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$41.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Vactronics Technologies's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$6.1 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$28.5 Mil.

Vactronics Technologies  (TPE:6742) 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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Vactronics Technologies Research & Development Historical Data

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Vactronics Technologies Research & Development Chart

Vactronics Technologies Annual Data
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Vactronics Technologies Quarterly Data
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Vactronics Technologies 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$28.5 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$28.5 Mil mean?
Vactronics Technologies (TPE:6742) has a Research & Development of NT$28.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Vactronics Technologies and its competitors.
Is Vactronics Technologies' Research & Development too high?
Vactronics Technologies' current Research & Development is NT$28.5 Mil. Overall, Vactronics Technologies has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vactronics Technologies' Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
Vactronics Technologies' Research & Development of NT$28.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware 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 Vactronics Technologies and its competitors. Vactronics Technologies's current Research & Development is NT$28.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vactronics Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vactronics Technologies (TPE:6742) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$41.92, compared to a current price of NT$65.10 — trading 55.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$28.5 Mil. Vactronics Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Vactronics Technologies (TPE:6742), the current Research & Development is NT$28.5 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 Vactronics Technologies (TPE:6742) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vactronics Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$65.10 is trading 55.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$41.92. GuruFocus considers Vactronics Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6742:

  • Research & Development: NT$28.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$41.92 vs. price of NT$65.10 (55.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Vactronics Technologies Business Description

Address No. 330, Hexing Road, Miaoli County, Zhunan, TWN, 35048
Vactronics Technologies Inc is engaged in the development, production, and sales of an optical low-pass filter (OLPF) and optical coating. Its products include Blue Glass; AS(Anti-smudge); AF(Anti Fingerprint); AG(Anti-glare); AR(Anti-reflection); Cr Black Matrix and others.
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