Forward Industries (MEX:FORD1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.49 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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MEX:FORD1 Forward Industries Inc MEX:FORD1
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Price MXN63.41
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What is Forward Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Forward Industries MEX:FORD1 37 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates MEX:FORD1 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2.67. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 814 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Forward Industries ranks better than 73.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), Forward Industries's current share price is MXN63.41. Forward Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN130.58. Forward Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.49.

The historical rank and industry rank for Forward Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:FORD1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37   Med: 0.79   Max: 4.21
Current: 0.49

During the past years, Forward Industries's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.21. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.79.

MEX:FORD1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.96% of 814 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.985 vs MEX:FORD1: 0.49

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Forward Industries's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN112.049. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN130.58 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Forward Industries  (MEX:FORD1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Forward Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Forward Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forward Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Forward Industries Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Forward Industries Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.68 2.91 0.76 0.51 0.49

MEX:FORD1 vs DBI, RCKY, FOSL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Forward Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Forward Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forward Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Forward Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Forward Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=63.41/130.58
=0.49

* 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 Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Forward Industries's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=112.049/333.9520*333.9520
=112.049

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Forward Industries Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 180.009 241.428 248.995
201612 196.659 241.432 272.021
201703 175.165 243.801 239.936
201706 177.052 244.955 241.378
201709 181.684 246.819 245.823
201712 199.124 246.524 269.742
201803 199.748 249.554 267.302
201806 225.526 251.989 298.882
201809 217.865 252.439 288.214
201812 218.004 251.233 289.782
201903 195.120 254.202 256.334
201906 191.787 256.143 250.046
201909 159.739 256.759 207.764
201912 151.652 256.974 197.080
202003 155.672 258.115 201.410
202006 148.950 257.797 192.951
202009 147.191 260.280 188.853
202012 157.386 260.474 201.784
202103 146.970 264.877 185.297
202106 148.670 271.696 182.736
202109 152.130 274.310 185.207
202112 156.241 278.802 187.147
202203 145.909 287.504 169.481
202206 139.926 296.311 157.701
202209 125.289 296.808 140.968
202212 113.566 296.797 127.783
202303 89.659 301.836 99.199
202306 76.415 305.109 83.639
202309 45.296 307.789 49.146
202312 39.027 306.746 42.488
202403 29.200 312.332 31.221
202406 23.145 314.175 24.602
202409 13.717 315.301 14.528
202412 1.496 315.605 1.583
202503 -25.011 319.799 -26.118
202506 -26.488 322.561 -27.423
202509 313.053 324.800 321.874
202512 186.762 324.054 192.467
202603 130.305 330.213 131.780
202606 112.049 333.952 112.049

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 mean?
Forward Industries (MEX:FORD1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 as of Aug. 18, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Forward Industries and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Forward Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 4.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Industries ranks #212 out of 814 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Forward Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Forward Industries' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 4.21. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Forward Industries' value of 0.49 is 50.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Industries ranks #212 out of 814 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Forward Industries has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forward Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DBI and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Forward Industries ranks #212 out of 814 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Forward Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Forward Industries' value of 0.49 is 50.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Forward Industries' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 4.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Forward Industries 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.99, based on 814 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Forward Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 is 50.3% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Forward Industries and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forward Industries stock overvalued right now?
Forward Industries (MEX:FORD1) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2.67, compared to a current price of MXN63.41 — trading 2274.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 50.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.99. Forward Industries' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Industries (MEX:FORD1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49 as of Aug. 18, 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 Forward Industries (MEX:FORD1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forward Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN63.41 is trading 2274.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2.67.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FORD1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.49 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.79)
  • GF Value™: MXN2.67 vs. price of MXN63.41 (2274.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#212 of 814)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:FORD1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Forward Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges FWDI:USA23I0:Germany
Address 700 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 100, Hauppauge, New York, NY, USA, 11788
Forward Industries Inc is a Solana-focused digital asset treasury company, with the idea to buy, hold, stake, trade, invest in, and grow SOL and SOL-related digital assets, protocols, and businesses. Its mission is to expand and strengthen the Solana ecosystem by acquiring and staking SOL and engaging with, providing tools to, and investing in the Solana network, Solana developers, and Solana-related projects in order to increase shareholder value. In connection with a private placement transaction in September 2025, it launched a digital asset treasury idea supported by investors and operating partners, including Galaxy Digital and Jump Crypto.
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