Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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ROCO:8085 Forward Electronics Co Ltd ROCO:8085
44 GF Score
Price NT$11.80
GF Value NT$29.93
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Forward Electronics Co Moat Score?

Forward Electronics Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Forward Electronics Co has

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Forward Electronics Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Forward Electronics Co  (ROCO:8085) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Forward Electronics Co Moat Score Related Terms

ROCO:8085
44GF Score
Forward Electronics Co Ltd ROCO:8085
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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:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: NT$29.93 vs. price of NT$11.80 (60.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs

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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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NT$11.80
Price
NT$29.93
GF Value