Fositek (TPE:6805) Research & Development: NT$638 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:6805 Fositek Corp TPE:6805
96 GF Score
Price NT$1,395.00
GF Value NT$1,719.27
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Fositek Research & Development?

Fositek TPE:6805 -1.41% 96 Research & Development is NT$638 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:6805 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$1,719.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Fositek's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$171 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$638 Mil.

Fositek  (TPE:6805) 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.

Fositek Research & Development Related Terms

Fositek Research & Development Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fositek's Research & Development can be seen below:

* 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.

Fositek Research & Development Chart

Fositek Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Fositek Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TPE:6805
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Fositek Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$638 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$638 Mil mean?
Fositek (TPE:6805) has a Research & Development of NT$638 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Fositek and its competitors.
Is Fositek's Research & Development too high?
Fositek's current Research & Development is NT$638 Mil. Overall, Fositek has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fositek's Research & Development compare to SNDK and DELL?
Fositek's Research & Development of NT$638 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 Fositek and its competitors. Fositek's current Research & Development is NT$638 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fositek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fositek (TPE:6805) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$1,719.27, compared to a current price of NT$1,395.00 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$638 Mil. Fositek's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Fositek (TPE:6805), the current Research & Development is NT$638 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 Fositek (TPE:6805) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fositek stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$1,395.00 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$1,719.27. GuruFocus considers Fositek to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6805:

  • Research & Development: NT$638 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$1,719.27 vs. price of NT$1,395.00 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6805 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Fositek Business Description

Address No. 24, Wuquan 2nd Road, Room No. 4, 8th Floor, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei, TWN, 248
Fositek Corp is a Taiwan-based company. The principal activities of the company are the wholesale of Electronic Materials and the manufacturing of Electronic Parts and Components.
96GF Score

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