Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261) Research & Development: NT$142 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TPE:8261 Advanced Power Electronics Corp TPE:8261
71 GF Score
Price NT$244.00
GF Value NT$95.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Advanced Power Electronics Research & Development?

Advanced Power Electronics TPE:8261 -4.50% 71 Research & Development is NT$142 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:8261 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$95.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Advanced Power Electronics's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$35 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$142 Mil.

Advanced Power Electronics  (TPE:8261) 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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Advanced Power Electronics Research & Development Historical Data

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Advanced Power Electronics Research & Development Chart

Advanced Power Electronics Annual Data
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Advanced Power Electronics Quarterly Data
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Advanced Power 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$142 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$142 Mil mean?
Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261) has a Research & Development of NT$142 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Advanced Power Electronics and its competitors.
Is Advanced Power Electronics' Research & Development too high?
Advanced Power Electronics' current Research & Development is NT$142 Mil. Overall, Advanced Power Electronics has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Power Electronics' Research & Development compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Advanced Power Electronics' Research & Development of NT$142 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors 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 Advanced Power Electronics and its competitors. Advanced Power Electronics's current Research & Development is NT$142 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced Power Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$95.86, compared to a current price of NT$244.00 — trading 154.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is NT$142 Mil. Advanced Power Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261), the current Research & Development is NT$142 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Power Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$244.00 is trading 154.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$95.86. GuruFocus considers Advanced Power Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8261:

  • Research & Development: NT$142 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$95.86 vs. price of NT$244.00 (154.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8261 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Advanced Power Electronics Business Description

Address 12th Floor-1 and 12th Floor-2, Number 5, Taiyuan 1st Street, Hsinchu County, Zhubei City, TWN, 30265
Advanced Power Electronics Corp, formerly Advance Power Electronics Co Ltd provides total solutions for new power requirements in MOSFETs, and IGBTs in Taiwan. It is mainly engaged in mainly deals with the design, testing, and trading, among others, of electronic elements, such as integrated circuits and semi-conductors. Geographically, the company operates in Taiwan, China and Others, of which it derives maximum revenue from Taiwan. The products of the company include: Power Mosfets; Super Junction; and Automotive. The company's products are broadly applied in the computing, consumer electronics, display, communications and industrial segments.
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