TRT (Trio-Tech International) Research & Development: $0.39 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TRT Trio-Tech International TRT
56 GF Score
Price $10.10
GF Value $4.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Trio-Tech International Research & Development?

Trio-Tech International TRT -3.63% 56 Research & Development is $0.39 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TRT with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Trio-Tech International's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.10 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.39 Mil.

Trio-Tech International  (AMEX:TRT) 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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Trio-Tech International Research & Development Historical Data

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Trio-Tech International Research & Development Chart

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Trio-Tech International 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 $0.39 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 $0.39 Mil mean?
Trio-Tech International (TRT) has a Research & Development of $0.39 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Trio-Tech International and its competitors.
Is Trio-Tech International's Research & Development too high?
Trio-Tech International's current Research & Development is $0.39 Mil. Overall, Trio-Tech International has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trio-Tech International's Research & Development compare to SODI and GSTX?
Trio-Tech International's Research & Development of $0.39 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 Trio-Tech International and its competitors. Trio-Tech International's current Research & Development is $0.39 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trio-Tech International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trio-Tech International (TRT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.01, compared to a current price of $10.10 — trading 151.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $0.39 Mil. Trio-Tech International's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Trio-Tech International (TRT), the current Research & Development is $0.39 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 Trio-Tech International (TRT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trio-Tech International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.10 is trading 151.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.01. GuruFocus considers Trio-Tech International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TRT:

  • Research & Development: $0.39 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.01 vs. price of $10.10 (151.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Trio-Tech International Business Description

Address 16139 Wyandotte Street Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 91406
Trio-Tech International is a provider of reliability test equipment and services to the semiconductor and other industries. Its customers are from automotive electronics, industrial electronics, computing and data storage, consumer electronics, and communication markets. The company operated its business in two segments: Semiconductor Back-end Solutions and Industrial Electronics. Geographically, the company operates in the United States (U.S), Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and China.
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