Forward Industries (MEX:FORD1) EV-to-EBIT: -0.78 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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MEX:FORD1 Forward Industries Inc MEX:FORD1
37 GF Score
Price MXN63.41
GF Value MXN2.67
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What is Forward Industries EV-to-EBIT?

Forward Industries MEX:FORD1 37 EV-to-EBIT is -0.78 as of Aug. 18, 2026. 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 worse than 122850% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Forward Industries's Enterprise Value is MXN7,172.9 Mil. Forward Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-9,177.9 Mil. Therefore, Forward Industries's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.78.

The historical rank and industry rank for Forward Industries's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:FORD1' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -582.35   Med: -0.94   Max: 184.08
Current: -0.83

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Forward Industries was 184.08. The lowest was -582.35. And the median was -0.94.

MEX:FORD1's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 814 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 13.195 vs MEX:FORD1: -0.83

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Forward Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN6,518.7 Mil. Forward Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-9,177.9 Mil. Forward Industries's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -140.79%.


Forward Industries  (MEX:FORD1) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Forward Industries's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-9177.935/6518.67427
=-140.79 %

Forward Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN6,518.7 Mil.
Forward Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-9,177.9 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.


Forward Industries EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Forward Industries EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forward Industries's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Forward Industries Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
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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
EV-to-EBIT 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 -2.34 -12.82 -3.42 -0.85 -0.82

MEX:FORD1 vs DBI, RCKY, FOSL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Forward Industries's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Forward Industries's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forward Industries's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Forward Industries EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Forward Industries's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=7172.869/-9177.935
=-0.78

Forward Industries's current Enterprise Value is MXN7,172.9 Mil.
Forward Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-9,177.9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -0.78 mean?
Forward Industries (MEX:FORD1) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.78 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Forward Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Industries ranks #999999 out of 814 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Forward Industries' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Forward Industries' current EV-to-EBIT is -0.78. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Industries ranks #999999 out of 814 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Forward Industries has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forward Industries' EV-to-EBIT compare to DBI and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Forward Industries ranks #999999 out of 814 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Forward Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.20. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 13.20, based on 814 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Forward Industries and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Industries's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.78. 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 EV-to-EBIT of -0.78. 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 EV-to-EBIT is -0.78. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Industries (MEX:FORD1), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.78 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:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -0.78
  • GF Value™: MXN2.67 vs. price of MXN63.41 (2274.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 5 warning signs

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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