BenQ Materials (TPE:8215) Research & Development: NT$1,150 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:8215 BenQ Materials Corp TPE:8215
72 GF Score
Price NT$28.15
GF Value NT$33.81
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is BenQ Materials Research & Development?

BenQ Materials TPE:8215 -4.74% 72 Research & Development is NT$1,150 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:8215 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$33.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. BenQ Materials's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$312 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,150 Mil.

BenQ Materials  (TPE:8215) 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.

BenQ Materials Research & Development Related Terms

BenQ Materials Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

BenQ Materials Research & Development Chart

BenQ Materials Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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BenQ Materials 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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BenQ Materials Corp TPE:8215
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BenQ Materials 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$1,150 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$1,150 Mil mean?
BenQ Materials (TPE:8215) has a Research & Development of NT$1,150 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on BenQ Materials and its competitors.
Is BenQ Materials' Research & Development too high?
BenQ Materials' current Research & Development is NT$1,150 Mil. Overall, BenQ Materials has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BenQ Materials' Research & Development compare to APH and GLW?
BenQ Materials' Research & Development of NT$1,150 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 BenQ Materials and its competitors. BenQ Materials's current Research & Development is NT$1,150 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BenQ Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BenQ Materials (TPE:8215) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.81, compared to a current price of NT$28.15 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$1,150 Mil. BenQ Materials' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 BenQ Materials (TPE:8215), the current Research & Development is NT$1,150 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 BenQ Materials (TPE:8215) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BenQ Materials stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$28.15 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.81. GuruFocus considers BenQ Materials to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8215:

  • Research & Development: NT$1,150 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$33.81 vs. price of NT$28.15 (16.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8215 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

BenQ Materials Business Description

Address 29 Jianguo East Road, Gueishan District, Taoyuan, TWN, 333403
BenQ Materials Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of film sheet products and medical equipment. Its products include polarizer films; optical films for touch panels; E-paper, industrial tapes; and smart optical films, healthcare products, including hydrocolloid dressings for moist wound management and silicone gels. The company's segments include: The film sheet segment is mainly engaged in the sales, manufacturing and research, and development of various electronic chemical membrane products; and The medical segment is involved in the sales, manufacturing, and research and development of various medical-related products. Geographically, it operates in China, which derives maximum revenue; Taiwan; Japan; United States; and Others.
72GF Score

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