Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) E10: NT$-0.41 (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:8085 Forward Electronics Co Ltd ROCO:8085
44 GF Score
Price NT$11.80
GF Value NT$29.93
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Forward Electronics Co E10?

Forward Electronics Co ROCO:8085 -2.07% 44 E10 is NT$-0.41 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8085 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$29.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Forward Electronics Co's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0.620. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is NT$-0.41 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

During the past 3 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 9.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 19.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of Forward Electronics Co was 31.70% per year. The lowest was 9.30% per year. And the median was 20.55% per year.

As of today (2026-07-14), Forward Electronics Co's current stock price is NT$11.80. Forward Electronics Co's E10 for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-0.41. Forward Electronics Co's Shiller PE Ratio of today is .


Forward Electronics Co  (ROCO:8085) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


Forward Electronics Co E10 Related Terms


Forward Electronics Co E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forward Electronics Co's E10 can be seen below:

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Forward Electronics Co E10 Chart

Forward Electronics Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
E10
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Forward Electronics Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
E10 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 -0.47 -0.49 -0.47 -0.42 -0.41

ROCO:8085 vs APH, GLW: E10 Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Forward Electronics Co's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Electronics Co Shiller PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Forward Electronics Co's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forward Electronics Co's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


ROCO:8085
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Forward Electronics Co E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

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.

For example, Forward Electronics Co's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=-0.62/324.0540*324.0540
=-0.620

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 324.0540.

Forward Electronics Co Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201603 -0.404 238.132 -0.550
201606 -0.135 241.018 -0.182
201609 1.528 241.428 2.051
201612 -0.281 241.432 -0.377
201703 -0.213 243.801 -0.283
201706 -0.011 244.955 -0.015
201709 0.124 246.819 0.163
201712 0.135 246.524 0.177
201803 -0.281 249.554 -0.365
201806 -0.191 251.989 -0.246
201809 -0.461 252.439 -0.592
201812 -0.427 251.233 -0.551
201903 -0.079 254.202 -0.101
201906 0.022 256.143 0.028
201909 -0.416 256.759 -0.525
201912 -0.545 256.974 -0.687
202003 -0.472 258.115 -0.593
202006 0.034 257.797 0.043
202009 -0.236 260.280 -0.294
202012 0.144 260.474 0.179
202103 0.080 264.877 0.098
202106 0.020 271.696 0.024
202109 0.120 274.310 0.142
202112 0.018 278.802 0.021
202203 0.140 287.504 0.158
202206 0.140 296.311 0.153
202209 0.590 296.808 0.644
202212 0.360 296.797 0.393
202303 -0.120 301.836 -0.129
202306 -0.030 305.109 -0.032
202309 -0.070 307.789 -0.074
202312 -0.780 306.746 -0.824
202403 -0.170 312.332 -0.176
202406 -0.060 314.175 -0.062
202409 -0.430 315.301 -0.442
202412 -0.210 315.605 -0.216
202503 -0.270 319.799 -0.274
202506 -0.440 322.561 -0.442
202509 0.320 324.800 0.319
202512 -0.620 324.054 -0.620

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of NT$-0.41 mean?
Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) has a E10 of NT$-0.41 as of Dec. 2025. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co and its competitors.
Is Forward Electronics Co's E10 too high?
Forward Electronics Co's current E10 is NT$-0.41. Overall, Forward Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forward Electronics Co's E10 compare to APH and GLW?
Forward Electronics Co's E10 of NT$-0.41 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 E10 for a Hardware company?
A good E10 depends on the Hardware industry context. However, E10 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 E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co and its competitors. Forward Electronics Co's current E10 is NT$-0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forward Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$29.93, compared to a current price of NT$11.80 — trading 60.6% below its estimated fair value. The current E10 is NT$-0.41. Forward Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085), the current E10 is NT$-0.41 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 Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forward Electronics Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$11.80 is trading 60.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$29.93. GuruFocus considers Forward Electronics Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8085:

  • E10: NT$-0.41
  • GF Value™: NT$29.93 vs. price of NT$11.80 (60.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8085 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Forward Electronics Co Business Description

Address No. 22, Section 3, Zhongshan North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei, TWN
Forward Electronics Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, development, and sales of backlight modules, liquid crystal display modules, switches, variable resistors, sensors, and bit generators, Produces peripheral products for information appliances, including game consoles, vehicle anti-collision systems, and lighting products as well as carbon credits development, carbon neutral consulting, and energy storage solutions. Company has divided its business into three segments Optoelectronic segment, Electronics components products segment and Electronics applications products segment. Geographically, company has it's presence in Mainland China, Taiwan and others.
44GF Score

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