VIA Labs (TPE:6756) Research & Development: NT$694 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:6756 VIA Labs Inc TPE:6756
84 GF Score
Price NT$92.20
GF Value NT$111.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is VIA Labs Research & Development?

VIA Labs TPE:6756 +0.66% 84 Research & Development is NT$694 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6756 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$111.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. VIA Labs's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$191 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$694 Mil.

VIA Labs  (TPE:6756) 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.

VIA Labs Research & Development Related Terms

VIA Labs Research & Development Historical Data

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VIA Labs Research & Development Chart

VIA Labs Annual Data
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Research & Development
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VIA Labs Quarterly Data
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VIA Labs 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$694 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$694 Mil mean?
VIA Labs (TPE:6756) has a Research & Development of NT$694 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on VIA Labs and its competitors.
Is VIA Labs' Research & Development too high?
VIA Labs' current Research & Development is NT$694 Mil. Overall, VIA Labs has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VIA Labs' Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
VIA Labs' Research & Development of NT$694 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 VIA Labs and its competitors. VIA Labs's current Research & Development is NT$694 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VIA Labs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VIA Labs (TPE:6756) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$111.09, compared to a current price of NT$92.20 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$694 Mil. VIA Labs' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 VIA Labs (TPE:6756), the current Research & Development is NT$694 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 VIA Labs (TPE:6756) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VIA Labs stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$92.20 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$111.09. GuruFocus considers VIA Labs to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6756:

  • Research & Development: NT$694 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$111.09 vs. price of NT$92.20 (17% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6756 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

VIA Labs Business Description

Address Zhongzhung Road, No. 529-1, 7th Floor, Xindian District, New Taipei City, TWN, 231
VIA Labs Inc is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the programming, designing, manufacturing, and selling of USB and USB power delivery controllers for multi-functional devices and platforms. Its product portfolio includes Host Controllers, Hub Controllers, USB Type-C controllers, and Power-related ICs, among others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Taiwan and the rest from Hong Kong and China, Japan, Europe, and other regions.
84GF Score

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