Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.36 (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:8085 Forward Electronics Co Ltd ROCO:8085
44 GF Score
Price NT$11.30
GF Value NT$29.92
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Forward Electronics Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Forward Electronics Co ROCO:8085 -4.24% 44 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.36 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8085 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$29.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Forward Electronics Co's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.36.

Forward Electronics Co's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Dec. 2024 (0.30) to Dec. 2025 (0.36). It may suggest that Forward Electronics Co is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

Forward Electronics Co  (ROCO:8085) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Forward Electronics Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Forward Electronics Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forward Electronics Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Forward Electronics Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.27 0.25 0.32 0.30 0.36

Forward Electronics Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.30 0.32 0.34 0.33 0.36
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Forward Electronics Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Forward Electronics Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
=952.845/2668.178
=0.36

Forward Electronics Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=952.845/2668.178
=0.36

* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.36 mean?
Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.36 as of Dec. 2025. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co and its competitors.
Is Forward Electronics Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Forward Electronics Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.36. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to APH and GLW?
Forward Electronics Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.36 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Hardware company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Hardware industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co and its competitors. Forward Electronics Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.36. 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$29.92, compared to a current price of NT$11.30 — trading 62.2% below its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.36. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.36 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$11.30 is trading 62.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$29.92. GuruFocus considers Forward Electronics Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8085:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.36
  • GF Value™: NT$29.92 vs. price of NT$11.30 (62.2% 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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