Forward Science (ROCO:7530) Current Ratio: 1.85 (As of Dec. 2025) — 18% Below Median

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ROCO:7530 Forward Science Corp ROCO:7530
38 GF Score
Price NT$38.55
GF Value NT$14.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Forward Science Current Ratio?

Forward Science ROCO:7530 +1.05% 38 Current Ratio is 1.85 as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 2.26. GuruFocus rates ROCO:7530 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,073 Industrial Products companies, Forward Science ranks worse than 54.05% on this metric.

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Forward Science's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.85.

Forward Science has a current ratio of 1.85. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Forward Science's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:7530' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.45   Med: 2.26   Max: 3.84
Current: 1.85

During the past 8 years, Forward Science's highest Current Ratio was 3.84. The lowest was 1.45. And the median was 2.26.

ROCO:7530's Current Ratio is ranked worse than
54.05% of 3073 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.96 vs ROCO:7530: 1.85

Forward Science  (ROCO:7530) Current Ratio Explanation

The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.

Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.

The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.

If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.


Forward Science Current Ratio Related Terms


Forward Science Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forward Science's Current Ratio can be seen below:

* 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.

Forward Science Current Ratio Chart

Forward Science Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 3.84 2.11 2.40 2.55 1.85

Forward Science Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Current Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.40 2.00 2.55 2.41 1.85

ROCO:7530 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Forward Science's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Forward Science Current Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Forward Science's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forward Science's Current Ratio falls into.


ROCO:7530
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Forward Science Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

Forward Science's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 )
=486.711/263.734
=1.85

Forward Science's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=486.711/263.734
=1.85

* 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 Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 1.85 mean?
Forward Science (ROCO:7530) has a Current Ratio of 1.85 as of Dec. 2025. This is 18% below median its historical median of 2.26. Over the past decade, Forward Science's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.45 to 3.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #1661 out of 3073 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Forward Science's Current Ratio too high?
Forward Science's current Current Ratio of 1.85 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 2.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.45 to a high of 3.84. The Industrial Products industry median Current Ratio is 1.96. Forward Science's value of 1.85 is 5.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #1661 out of 3073 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Forward Science has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forward Science's Current Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #1661 out of 3073 companies for Current Ratio. This places Forward Science in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.96. Forward Science's value of 1.85 is 5.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Forward Science's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.45 to 3.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.26 vs. the industry median of 1.96, Forward Science has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Current Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.96, based on 3,073 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Forward Science's current Current Ratio of 1.85 is 5.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Science's current Current Ratio is 1.85, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forward Science stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forward Science (ROCO:7530) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$14.15, compared to a current price of NT$38.55 — trading 172.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.85, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 2.26 and 5.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.96. Forward Science's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Science (ROCO:7530), the current Current Ratio is 1.85 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 Forward Science (ROCO:7530) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forward Science stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$38.55 is trading 172.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.15. GuruFocus considers Forward Science to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:7530:

  • Current Ratio: 1.85 (18% below median its 10-year median of 2.26)
  • GF Value™: NT$14.15 vs. price of NT$38.55 (172.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.6% below the Industrial Products median (#1661 of 3073)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:7530 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Forward Science Business Description

Address 232 Youyi Road, Gongyi Village, Zhunan Township, Jhunan, TWN, 350
Forward Science Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and maintenance of vacuum pumps. It is also involved in precision parts manufacturing that includes Stainless Processing, Aluminum Processing, Casting Processing, and Metal Finishing among others. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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