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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.
Forward Science FCF Yield % Related Terms
Forward Science FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forward Science'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Forward Science'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 Science FCF Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Forward Science's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forward Science'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 Science (ROCO:7530) has a FCF Yield % of -2.04 as of Jul. 15, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Forward Science and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2143 out of 3065 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 69.9%.
Is Forward Science's FCF Yield % too high?
Forward Science's current FCF Yield % is -2.04. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2143 out of 3065 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Yield % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2143 out of 3065 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Forward Science in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.58. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 0.58, based on 3,065 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 Science and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Science's current FCF Yield % is -2.04. 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 FCF Yield % is -2.04. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Science (ROCO:7530), the current FCF Yield % is -2.04 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:
FCF Yield %: -2.04
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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