Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070) Research & Development: NT$389 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:8070 Chang Wah Electronmaterials Inc TPE:8070
79 GF Score
Price NT$55.20
GF Value NT$43.77
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chang Wah Electronmaterials Research & Development?

Chang Wah Electronmaterials TPE:8070 -3.50% 79 Research & Development is NT$389 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:8070 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$43.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Chang Wah Electronmaterials's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$85 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$389 Mil.

Chang Wah Electronmaterials  (TPE:8070) 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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Chang Wah Electronmaterials Research & Development Historical Data

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Chang Wah Electronmaterials Research & Development Chart

Chang Wah Electronmaterials Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Chang Wah Electronmaterials Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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Chang Wah Electronmaterials 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$389 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$389 Mil mean?
Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070) has a Research & Development of NT$389 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Chang Wah Electronmaterials and its competitors.
Is Chang Wah Electronmaterials' Research & Development too high?
Chang Wah Electronmaterials' current Research & Development is NT$389 Mil. Overall, Chang Wah Electronmaterials has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chang Wah Electronmaterials' Research & Development compare to SNX and ARW?
Chang Wah Electronmaterials' Research & Development of NT$389 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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials and its competitors. Chang Wah Electronmaterials's current Research & Development is NT$389 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chang Wah Electronmaterials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$43.77, compared to a current price of NT$55.20 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$389 Mil. Chang Wah Electronmaterials' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070), the current Research & Development is NT$389 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 Chang Wah Electronmaterials (TPE:8070) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chang Wah Electronmaterials stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$55.20 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$43.77. GuruFocus considers Chang Wah Electronmaterials to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8070:

  • Research & Development: NT$389 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$43.77 vs. price of NT$55.20 (26.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8070 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Chang Wah Electronmaterials Business Description

Address No. 16, East 7th Street, 6th Floor, Nanzi District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 811
Chang Wah Electronmaterials Inc trades electrical, telecommunication, and semiconductor materials and parts, and engages in import and export trading, leasing, manufacturing, and selling of electrical appliances, telecommunication equipment, and mechanical parts, retailing of synthetic resin, electronic materials, and components. The company operates in two geographical areas - Taiwan and Asia. The company's reportable segments include IC Leadframe, Substrate, EME, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the EME segment.
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