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Forward Electronics CoROCO:8085 -2.07%44 Gross Margin % is 6.73% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 5.67. 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 2,457 Hardware companies, Forward Electronics Co ranks worse than 90.76% on this metric.
ROCO:8085's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 90.76% of 2457
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.54
vs ROCO:8085: 6.70
Forward Electronics Co had a gross margin of 6.73% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Forward Electronics Co was 0.00% per year.
Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Forward Electronics Co had a gross margin of 6.73% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Forward Electronics Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Forward Electronics Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forward Electronics Co's Gross 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Forward Electronics Co's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Forward Electronics Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forward Electronics Co's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) has a Gross Margin % of 6.73% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 5.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Electronics Co ranks #2230 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 90.8%.
Is Forward Electronics Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Forward Electronics Co's current Gross Margin % of 6.73% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 5.67. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Forward Electronics Co's value of 6.73% is 72.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Electronics Co ranks #2230 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Forward Electronics Co ranks #2230 out of 2457 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Forward Electronics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Forward Electronics Co's value of 6.73% is 72.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.67 vs. the industry median of 24.54, Forward Electronics Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.54, based on 2,457 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Forward Electronics Co's current Gross Margin % of 6.73% is 72.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Electronics Co's current Gross Margin % is 6.73%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 5.67. 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 Gross Margin % is 6.73%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 5.67 and 72.6% below the Hardware industry median of 24.54. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085), the current Gross Margin % is 6.73% 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:
Gross Margin %: 6.73% (19% above median its 10-year median of 5.67)
GF Value™: NT$29.93 vs. price of NT$11.80 (60.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.6% below the Hardware median (#2230 of 2457)
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 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.
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