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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Forward Science's Enterprise Value is NT$2,033.6 Mil.
Forward Science's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-36.7 Mil. Therefore, Forward Science's EV-to-FCF for today is -55.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forward Science's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:7530'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.37 Med: -27.77 Max: -5.93
Current: -55.77
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Forward Science was -5.93. The lowest was -60.37. And the median was -27.77.
ROCO:7530's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1732
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 25.015
vs ROCO:7530: -55.77
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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$38.55.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Forward Science's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-2.236.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Forward Science EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Forward Science EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forward Science's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Forward Science's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Forward Science's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forward Science's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Forward Science's current Enterprise Value is NT$2,033.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Forward Science's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-36.7 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-FCF of -55.46 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Forward Science and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #999999 out of 1732 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Forward Science's EV-to-FCF too high?
Forward Science's current EV-to-FCF is -55.46. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #999999 out of 1732 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 EV-to-FCF compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #999999 out of 1732 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Forward Science in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 25.02. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 25.02, based on 1,732 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Forward Science and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 25.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Science's current EV-to-FCF is -55.46. 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$14.15, compared to a current price of NT$38.55 — trading 172.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -55.46. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Science (ROCO:7530), the current EV-to-FCF is -55.46 as of Jul. 15, 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$38.55 is trading 172.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.15.
GuruFocus considers Forward Science to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:7530:
EV-to-FCF: -55.46
GF Value™: NT$14.15 vs. price of NT$38.55 (172.4% above fair value)
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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