Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) FCF Margin %: -20.58% (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 FCF Margin %?

Forward Electronics Co ROCO:8085 -2.07% 44 FCF Margin % is -20.58% 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. Among 2,479 Hardware companies, Forward Electronics Co ranks worse than 69.79% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Forward Electronics Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-35.9 Mil. Forward Electronics Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$174.2 Mil. Therefore, Forward Electronics Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -20.58%.

As of today, Forward Electronics Co's current FCF Yield % is -2.39%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Forward Electronics Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:8085' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.31   Med: -8.43   Max: 8.98
Current: -6


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Forward Electronics Co was 8.98%. The lowest was -44.31%. And the median was -8.43%.

ROCO:8085's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
69.79% of 2479 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.66 vs ROCO:8085: -6.00


Forward Electronics Co FCF Margin % Related Terms


Forward Electronics Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forward Electronics Co's FCF Margin % 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 Electronics Co FCF Margin % Chart

Forward Electronics Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.93 8.98 3.08 -23.46 -6.00

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
FCF Margin % 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 29.22 -10.73 -30.05 38.77 -20.58

ROCO:8085 vs APH, GLW: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Forward Electronics Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Forward Electronics Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forward Electronics Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


ROCO:8085
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Forward Electronics Co FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Forward Electronics Co's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-39.503/658.449
=-6.00 %

Forward Electronics Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-35.85/174.167
=-20.58 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -20.58% mean?
Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) has a FCF Margin % of -20.58% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Electronics Co ranks #1730 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Forward Electronics Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Forward Electronics Co's current FCF Margin % is -20.58%. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Electronics Co ranks #1730 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Forward Electronics Co ranks #1730 out of 2479 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Forward Electronics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.66. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.66, based on 2,479 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Electronics Co's current FCF Margin % is -20.58%. 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 FCF Margin % is -20.58%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085), the current FCF Margin % is -20.58% 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:

  • FCF Margin %: -20.58%
  • 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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