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Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Forward Science's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-45.3 Mil. Forward Science's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$74.2 Mil. Therefore, Forward Science's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -61.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forward Science's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:7530'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -52.69 Med: -12.25 Max: 5.38
Current: -52.69
ROCO:7530's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 93.86% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.5
vs ROCO:7530: -52.69
Forward Science (ROCO:7530) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Forward Science Net Margin % Related Terms
Forward Science Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forward Science's Net 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.
ROCO:7530 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Forward Science's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Science Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Forward Science's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forward Science's Net 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.
Forward Science (ROCO:7530) has a Net Margin % of -61.00% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Forward Science and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2845 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is Forward Science's Net Margin % too high?
Forward Science's current Net Margin % is -61.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2845 out of 3031 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 Net Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2845 out of 3031 companies for Net Margin %. This places Forward Science in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.50, based on 3,031 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Forward Science and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Science's current Net Margin % is -61.00%. 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$14.15, compared to a current price of NT$38.55 — trading 172.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -61.00%. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Science (ROCO:7530), the current Net Margin % is -61.00% 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 Science (ROCO:7530) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forward Science stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$38.55 is trading 172.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.15.
GuruFocus considers Forward Science to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:7530:
Net Margin %: -61.00%
GF Value™: NT$14.15 vs. price of NT$38.55 (172.4% 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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