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Forward IndustriesFWDI +0.23%37 FCF Yield % is -5.82 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates FWDI with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,063 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Forward Industries ranks worse than 76.67% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Forward Industries FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forward Industries's FCF Yield % 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 Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Forward Industries's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Forward Industries's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forward Industries's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 (FWDI) has a FCF Yield % of -5.82 as of Aug. 18, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Forward Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Industries ranks #815 out of 1063 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Forward Industries' FCF Yield % too high?
Forward Industries' current FCF Yield % is -5.82. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Industries ranks #815 out of 1063 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 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forward Industries' FCF Yield % compare to DBI and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Forward Industries ranks #815 out of 1063 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Forward Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.97. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median FCF Yield % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.97, based on 1,063 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Forward Industries and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Industries's current FCF Yield % is -5.82. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forward Industries (FWDI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.18, compared to a current price of $4.28 — trading 2277.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -5.82. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Industries (FWDI), the current FCF Yield % is -5.82 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 (FWDI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forward Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.28 is trading 2277.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.18.
GuruFocus considers Forward Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FWDI:
FCF Yield %: -5.82
GF Value™: $0.18 vs. price of $4.28 (2277.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FWDI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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