Arima Communications (TPE:8101) Research & Development: NT$40.2 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:8101 Arima Communications Corp TPE:8101
62 GF Score
Price NT$12.85
GF Value NT$15.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Arima Communications Research & Development?

Arima Communications TPE:8101 -3.38% 62 Research & Development is NT$40.2 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:8101 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$15.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Arima Communications's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$7.8 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$40.2 Mil.

Arima Communications  (TPE:8101) 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.

Arima Communications Research & Development Related Terms

Arima Communications Research & Development Historical Data

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Arima Communications Research & Development Chart

Arima Communications Annual Data
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Arima Communications Quarterly Data
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Arima Communications 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$40.2 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$40.2 Mil mean?
Arima Communications (TPE:8101) has a Research & Development of NT$40.2 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Arima Communications and its competitors.
Is Arima Communications' Research & Development too high?
Arima Communications' current Research & Development is NT$40.2 Mil. Overall, Arima Communications has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arima Communications' Research & Development compare to CSCO and CIEN?
Arima Communications' Research & Development of NT$40.2 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 Arima Communications and its competitors. Arima Communications's current Research & Development is NT$40.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arima Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arima Communications (TPE:8101) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.11, compared to a current price of NT$12.85 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$40.2 Mil. Arima Communications' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Arima Communications (TPE:8101), the current Research & Development is NT$40.2 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 Arima Communications (TPE:8101) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arima Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$12.85 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.11. GuruFocus considers Arima Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8101:

  • Research & Development: NT$40.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$15.11 vs. price of NT$12.85 (15% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8101 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Arima Communications Business Description

Address No. 866, Zhongzheng Road, 6th Floor, Zhonghe District, Taipei, TWN, 23586
Arima Communications Corp is mainly engaged in the manufacturing, processing and sales of mobile phones and electronic components and solar products and equipment. The reportable segment of the company is the mobile phone business group, mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sales of various mobile phone products. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from Asia, followed by America and Europe.
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