TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) Research & Development: NT$498 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:8039 TAIFLEX Scientific Co Ltd TPE:8039
63 GF Score
Price NT$272.50
GF Value NT$60.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is TAIFLEX Scientific Co Research & Development?

TAIFLEX Scientific Co TPE:8039 +9.22% 63 Research & Development is NT$498 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:8039 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$60.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$130 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$498 Mil.

TAIFLEX Scientific Co  (TPE:8039) 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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TAIFLEX Scientific Co Research & Development Historical Data

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TAIFLEX Scientific Co Research & Development Chart

TAIFLEX Scientific Co Annual Data
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TAIFLEX Scientific Co Quarterly Data
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TAIFLEX Scientific 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$498 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$498 Mil mean?
TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) has a Research & Development of NT$498 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on TAIFLEX Scientific Co and its competitors.
Is TAIFLEX Scientific Co's Research & Development too high?
TAIFLEX Scientific Co's current Research & Development is NT$498 Mil. Overall, TAIFLEX Scientific Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TAIFLEX Scientific Co's Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
TAIFLEX Scientific Co's Research & Development of NT$498 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 TAIFLEX Scientific Co and its competitors. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's current Research & Development is NT$498 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TAIFLEX Scientific Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$60.40, compared to a current price of NT$272.50 — trading 351.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$498 Mil. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 11 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 TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039), the current Research & Development is NT$498 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 TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAIFLEX Scientific Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$272.50 is trading 351.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$60.40. GuruFocus considers TAIFLEX Scientific Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8039:

  • Research & Development: NT$498 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$60.40 vs. price of NT$272.50 (351.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8039 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

TAIFLEX Scientific Co Business Description

Address No. 1, Huanqu 3rd Road, Cianjhen Technology Industrial Park, Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 806011
TAIFLEX Scientific Co Ltd operates as a flexible materials company. Its principal products consist of flexible copper-clad laminate, coverlay, bonding sheet, stiffener, and composite film. The Company operates through two segments: the general management segment, which is responsible for the Group's operation planning and owns manufacturing, R&D, and sales functions, and the overseas segment, which owns manufacturing and sales functions. It generates the majority of its revenue from the general management segment. Geographically, the Company derives the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
63GF Score

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