Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) Inventory Turnover: 1.49 (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:8085 Forward Electronics Co Ltd ROCO:8085
44 GF Score
Price NT$11.10
GF Value NT$29.88
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What is Forward Electronics Co Inventory Turnover?

Forward Electronics Co ROCO:8085 44 Inventory Turnover is 1.49 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8085 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$29.88 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Forward Electronics Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$162.4 Mil. Forward Electronics Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$108.8 Mil. Forward Electronics Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.49.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Forward Electronics Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 61.13.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Forward Electronics Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.62.

Forward Electronics Co  (ROCO:8085) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Forward Electronics Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=108.823/162.446*365 / 4
=61.13

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Forward Electronics Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=108.823 / 174.167
=0.62

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Forward Electronics Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Forward Electronics Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forward Electronics Co's Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover Chart

Forward Electronics Co Annual Data
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Inventory Turnover
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Forward Electronics Co Quarterly Data
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Forward Electronics Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

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

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=614.356 / ((106.913 + 107.268) / 2 )
=614.356 / 107.0905
=5.74

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

Inventory Turnover (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=162.446 / ((110.378 + 107.268) / 2 )
=162.446 / 108.823
=1.49

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.49 mean?
Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.49 as of Dec. 2025. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co and its competitors.
Is Forward Electronics Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Forward Electronics Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.49. 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 Inventory Turnover compare to APH and GLW?
Forward Electronics Co's Inventory Turnover of 1.49 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Hardware company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co and its competitors. Forward Electronics Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.49. 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$29.88, compared to a current price of NT$11.10 — trading 62.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.49. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.49 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$11.10 is trading 62.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$29.88. GuruFocus considers Forward Electronics Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8085:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.49
  • GF Value™: NT$29.88 vs. price of NT$11.10 (62.9% 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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