Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) Research & Development: NT$970 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:8163 Darfon Electronics Corp TPE:8163
66 GF Score
Price NT$34.60
GF Value NT$44.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Darfon Electronics Research & Development?

Darfon Electronics TPE:8163 -4.16% 66 Research & Development is NT$970 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:8163 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Darfon Electronics's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$242 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$970 Mil.

Darfon Electronics  (TPE:8163) 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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Darfon Electronics Research & Development Historical Data

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Darfon Electronics Research & Development Chart

Darfon Electronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Darfon Electronics Quarterly Data
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TPE:8163
66GF Score
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Darfon Electronics 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$970 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$970 Mil mean?
Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) has a Research & Development of NT$970 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Darfon Electronics and its competitors.
Is Darfon Electronics' Research & Development too high?
Darfon Electronics' current Research & Development is NT$970 Mil. Overall, Darfon Electronics has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darfon Electronics' Research & Development compare to SNDK and DELL?
Darfon Electronics' Research & Development of NT$970 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 Darfon Electronics and its competitors. Darfon Electronics's current Research & Development is NT$970 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darfon Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$44.98, compared to a current price of NT$34.60 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$970 Mil. Darfon Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163), the current Research & Development is NT$970 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 Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darfon Electronics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$34.60 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.98. GuruFocus considers Darfon Electronics to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8163:

  • Research & Development: NT$970 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$44.98 vs. price of NT$34.60 (23.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Darfon Electronics Business Description

Address 167-1 Shan-ying Road, Gueishan, Taoyuan, TWN, 333
Darfon Electronics Corp is engaged in the research, development, design, manufacture, and sale of computer peripheral devices, electronic components, and green energy-related products. Its product lines include peripheral electronic products, green energy products, and passive components. Its operations are spread across Taiwan, Mainland China, the United States of America, and Others.
66GF Score

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