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Forward ScienceROCO:7530 +0.39%38 Days Inventory is 856.35 as of Dec. 2025, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 520.94. GuruFocus rates ROCO:7530 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, Forward Science ranks worse than 98.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forward Science's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:7530'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 342.5 Med: 520.94 Max: 842.34
Current: 832.13
During the past 8 years, Forward Science's highest Days Inventory was 842.34. The lowest was 342.50. And the median was 520.94.
ROCO:7530's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 98.62% of 2968
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.51
vs ROCO:7530: 832.13
Forward Science's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (831.91) to Dec. 2025 (856.35).
It might indicate that Forward Science's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Forward Science's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.21.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Forward Science's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.63.
Forward Science (ROCO:7530) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Forward Science's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Forward Science's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Forward Science Days Inventory Related Terms
Forward Science Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forward Science's Days Inventory 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.
ROCO:7530 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Forward Science's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Forward Science's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forward Science's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (ROCO:7530) has a Days Inventory of 856.35 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Forward Science and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 520.94. Over the past decade, Forward Science's Days Inventory has ranged from 342.50 to 842.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2927 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 98.6%.
Is Forward Science's Days Inventory too high?
Forward Science's current Days Inventory of 856.35 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 520.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 342.50 to a high of 842.34. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Forward Science's value of 856.35 is 616.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2927 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2927 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places Forward Science in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Forward Science's value of 856.35 is 616.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Forward Science's own Days Inventory has ranged from 342.50 to 842.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 520.94 vs. the industry median of 119.51, Forward Science has consistently been above 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 Days Inventory for an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.51, based on 2,968 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Forward Science's current Days Inventory of 856.35 is 616.6% above 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Forward Science and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Science's current Days Inventory is 856.35, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 520.94. 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$14.14, compared to a current price of NT$38.70 — trading 173.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 856.35, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 520.94 and 616.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.51. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Science (ROCO:7530), the current Days Inventory is 856.35 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$38.70 is trading 173.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.14.
GuruFocus considers Forward Science to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:7530:
Days Inventory: 856.35 (64% above median its 10-year median of 520.94)
GF Value™: NT$14.14 vs. price of NT$38.70 (173.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 616.6% above the Industrial Products median (#2927 of 2968)
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 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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