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Forward Science (ROCO:7530) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
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Forward Science Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forward Science's Forward PE Ratio 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.
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ROCO:7530 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Forward Science's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Forward Science's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forward Science's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Forward Science (ROCO:7530) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Forward Science and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #999999 out of 1293 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Forward Science's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Forward Science's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #999999 out of 1293 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #999999 out of 1293 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Forward Science in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.67. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 19.67, based on 1,293 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Forward Science and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Science's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 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$13.93, compared to a current price of NT$35.85 — trading 157.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Science (ROCO:7530), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 20, 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$35.85 is trading 157.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$13.93.
GuruFocus considers Forward Science to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:7530:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: NT$13.93 vs. price of NT$35.85 (157.4% 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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