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The historical rank and industry rank for Forward Electronics Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8085'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.55 Med: -11.18 Max: 19.25
Current: -21.55
ROCO:8085's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 87.1% of 2480
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.71
vs ROCO:8085: -21.55
Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) 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 Electronics Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Forward Electronics Co Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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 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 Electronics Co Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Forward Electronics Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forward Electronics Co'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 Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) has a Net Margin % of -50.21% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Electronics Co ranks #2160 out of 2480 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is Forward Electronics Co's Net Margin % too high?
Forward Electronics Co's current Net Margin % is -50.21%. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Electronics Co ranks #2160 out of 2480 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 Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Forward Electronics Co ranks #2160 out of 2480 companies for Net Margin %. This places Forward Electronics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. 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 a Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.71, based on 2,480 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 Electronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Electronics Co's current Net Margin % is -50.21%. 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 Net Margin % is -50.21%. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085), the current Net Margin % is -50.21% 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:
Net Margin %: -50.21%
GF Value™: NT$29.93 vs. price of NT$11.80 (60.6% below fair value)
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.
44GF Score
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