WSLWY (Walsin Lihwa) Research & Development: $14.16 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


What is Walsin Lihwa Research & Development?

Walsin Lihwa WSLWY 72 Research & Development is $14.16 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates WSLWY with a GF Score™ of 72/100. The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Walsin Lihwa's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.48 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $14.16 Mil.

Walsin Lihwa  (OTCPK:WSLWY) 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.

Walsin Lihwa Research & Development Related Terms

Walsin Lihwa Research & Development Historical Data

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Walsin Lihwa Research & Development Chart

Walsin Lihwa Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Walsin Lihwa 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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Walsin Lihwa 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 $14.16 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 $14.16 Mil mean?
Walsin Lihwa (WSLWY) has a Research & Development of $14.16 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Walsin Lihwa and its competitors.
Is Walsin Lihwa's Research & Development too high?
Walsin Lihwa's current Research & Development is $14.16 Mil. Overall, Walsin Lihwa has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walsin Lihwa's Research & Development compare to NUE and STLD?
Walsin Lihwa's Research & Development of $14.16 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Steel 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 Walsin Lihwa and its competitors. Walsin Lihwa's current Research & Development is $14.16 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walsin Lihwa stock overvalued right now?
Walsin Lihwa (WSLWY) has a current Research & Development of $14.16 Mil. The current Research & Development is $14.16 Mil. Walsin Lihwa's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 13 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 Walsin Lihwa (WSLWY), the current Research & Development is $14.16 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.

Walsin Lihwa Business Description

Other Exchanges 1605:Taiwan
Address No. 1, Songzhi Road, 25th Floor, Taipei, TWN, 11047
Walsin Lihwa Corp is a producer of cables, steel, and wires. The company made various investments in construction, electronics, material science, real estate, etc. The company's segments are wires and cables; stainless stee;, resource business, and Administration and Investing. It derives maximum revenue from Stainless steel segment. The Stainless steel segment's main products include smelting, rolled stainless steel, carbon steel and precision alloy wire which are sold to industries involving construction components, crankshaft, machine tools, plumbing, heat exchanger, drainage, petrochemical and construction. Geographically, the company operates in USA, Asia, Europe, and other regions, of which Asia generates maximum revenue.