Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) Research & Development: NT$73.1 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:8201 Inventec Besta Co Ltd TPE:8201
68 GF Score
Price NT$13.40
GF Value NT$15.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Inventec Besta Co Research & Development?

Inventec Besta Co TPE:8201 +3.47% 68 Research & Development is NT$73.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:8201 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$15.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Inventec Besta Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$19.7 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$73.1 Mil.

Inventec Besta Co  (TPE:8201) 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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Inventec Besta Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Inventec Besta Co Research & Development Chart

Inventec Besta Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Inventec Besta Co 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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Inventec Besta 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$73.1 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$73.1 Mil mean?
Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) has a Research & Development of NT$73.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Inventec Besta Co and its competitors.
Is Inventec Besta Co's Research & Development too high?
Inventec Besta Co's current Research & Development is NT$73.1 Mil. Overall, Inventec Besta Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inventec Besta Co's Research & Development compare to AAPL?
Inventec Besta Co's Research & Development of NT$73.1 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 Inventec Besta Co and its competitors. Inventec Besta Co's current Research & Development is NT$73.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inventec Besta Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.06, compared to a current price of NT$13.40 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$73.1 Mil. Inventec Besta Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201), the current Research & Development is NT$73.1 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 Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inventec Besta Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$13.40 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.06. GuruFocus considers Inventec Besta Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8201:

  • Research & Development: NT$73.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$15.06 vs. price of NT$13.40 (11% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Inventec Besta Co Business Description

Address No. 13, Section.2, Beitou Road, 4th Floor-1, Beitou District, Taipei, TWN, 114
Inventec Besta Co Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and distributing electronic dictionaries and related digital products. The company offers electronic dictionaries, digital commodities, music players, electronic books, and other products. The company markets its products in Taiwan, Czech Republic, Japan, China, Singapore, Kore, and other countries.
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