Cheng Mei Materials Technology (TPE:4960) Total Operating Expense: NT$947 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:4960 Cheng Mei Materials Technology Corp TPE:4960
49 GF Score
Price NT$23.35
GF Value NT$13.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Cheng Mei Materials Technology Total Operating Expense?

Cheng Mei Materials Technology TPE:4960 -1.27% 49 Total Operating Expense is NT$947 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:4960 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$13.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Cheng Mei Materials Technology's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$232 Mil. Cheng Mei Materials Technology's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$947 Mil.

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Cheng Mei Materials Technology Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Cheng Mei Materials Technology Total Operating Expense Chart

Cheng Mei Materials Technology Annual Data
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Cheng Mei Materials Technology Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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$947 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of NT$947 Mil mean?
Cheng Mei Materials Technology (TPE:4960) has a Total Operating Expense of NT$947 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Cheng Mei Materials Technology and its competitors.
Is Cheng Mei Materials Technology's Total Operating Expense too high?
Cheng Mei Materials Technology's current Total Operating Expense is NT$947 Mil. Overall, Cheng Mei Materials Technology has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheng Mei Materials Technology's Total Operating Expense compare to APH and GLW?
Cheng Mei Materials Technology's Total Operating Expense of NT$947 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 Total Operating Expense for a Hardware company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Cheng Mei Materials Technology and its competitors. Cheng Mei Materials Technology's current Total Operating Expense is NT$947 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheng Mei Materials Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheng Mei Materials Technology (TPE:4960) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$13.17, compared to a current price of NT$23.35 — trading 77.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is NT$947 Mil. Cheng Mei Materials Technology's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cheng Mei Materials Technology (TPE:4960), the current Total Operating Expense is NT$947 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 Cheng Mei Materials Technology (TPE:4960) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheng Mei Materials Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$23.35 is trading 77.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$13.17. GuruFocus considers Cheng Mei Materials Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4960:

  • Total Operating Expense: NT$947 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$13.17 vs. price of NT$23.35 (77.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4960 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cheng Mei Materials Technology Business Description

Address No. 13, Muzhagang West Road, Shanhua District, Tainan City, TWN, 741
Cheng Mei Materials Technology Corp is engaged in manufacturing and selling optoelectronic material and components (polarizing film). The company derives the majority of its revenue from China, and the rest from Taiwan and other Asian areas.
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