Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) Total Operating Expense: NT$2,822 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:6278 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp TPE:6278
68 GF Score
Price NT$177.00
GF Value NT$109.91
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Total Operating Expense?

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology TPE:6278 +2.61% 68 Total Operating Expense is NT$2,822 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6278 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$109.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$737 Mil. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2,822 Mil.

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Total Operating Expense Chart

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Annual Data
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Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Quarterly Data
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Taiwan Surface Mounting 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$2,822 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$2,822 Mil mean?
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) has a Total Operating Expense of NT$2,822 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology and its competitors.
Is Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's Total Operating Expense too high?
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's current Total Operating Expense is NT$2,822 Mil. Overall, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's Total Operating Expense compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's Total Operating Expense of NT$2,822 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 Total Operating Expense for a Semiconductors company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Semiconductors 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 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology and its competitors. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's current Total Operating Expense is NT$2,822 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$109.91, compared to a current price of NT$177.00 — trading 61% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is NT$2,822 Mil. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278), the current Total Operating Expense is NT$2,822 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 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$177.00 is trading 61% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$109.91. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6278:

  • Total Operating Expense: NT$2,822 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$109.91 vs. price of NT$177.00 (61% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6278 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Business Description

Address No. 437, Taoying Road, Dashuli, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan, TWN, 330
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp is engaged in the design, processing, manufacturing, and trading of TFT-LCD panels, general electronic information products, and PCB surface-mount packaging. Its Surface Mounting Technology is widely used for IT and electronic products. The products provided include Control boards for TFT-LCD panels (TV/Desk Top/ Note books), other electronic products, and light bars.
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