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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Forward Science's enterprise value is NT$1,919.0 Mil.
Forward Science's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$6.8 Mil. Therefore, Forward Science's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 281.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forward Science's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:7530'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -73.8 Med: -30.65 Max: 289.47
Current: 281.29
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Forward Science was 289.47. The lowest was -73.80. And the median was -30.65.
ROCO:7530's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 97.32% of 2461
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.29
vs ROCO:7530: 281.29
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Forward Science's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Forward Science's share price for today is NT$38.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Forward Science's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-0.927.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Forward Science's EV-to-EBITDA 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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Forward Science's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Forward Science's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forward Science's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Forward Science's current Enterprise Value is NT$1,919.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Forward Science's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$6.8 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 Science (ROCO:7530) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 281.29 as of Sep. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Forward Science. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2395 out of 2461 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 97.3%.
Is Forward Science's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Forward Science's current EV-to-EBITDA is 281.29. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.29. Forward Science's value of 281.29 is 1739.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2395 out of 2461 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Forward Science has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forward Science's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2395 out of 2461 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Forward Science in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.29. Forward Science's value of 281.29 is 1739.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.29, based on 2,461 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Forward Science's current EV-to-EBITDA of 281.29 is 1739.7% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Forward Science. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Science's current EV-to-EBITDA is 281.29. 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$18.68, compared to a current price of NT$38.00 — trading 103.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 281.29 and 1739.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 15.29. Forward Science's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Science (ROCO:7530), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 281.29 as of Sep. 09, 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 Science (ROCO:7530) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forward Science stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$38.00 is trading 103.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.68.
GuruFocus considers Forward Science to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:7530:
EV-to-EBITDA: 281.29
GF Value™: NT$18.68 vs. price of NT$38.00 (103.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1739.7% above the Industrial Products median (#2395 of 2461)
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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