Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) Net-Net Working Capital: NT$-1.69 (As of Jun. 2026)

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ROCO:8085 Forward Electronics Co Ltd ROCO:8085
49 GF Score
Price NT$15.20
GF Value NT$28.61
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Forward Electronics Co Net-Net Working Capital?

Forward Electronics Co ROCO:8085 +1.33% 49 Net-Net Working Capital is NT$-1.69 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8085 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$28.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,151 Hardware companies, Forward Electronics Co ranks worse than 86880.89% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

Forward Electronics Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-1.69.

The industry rank for Forward Electronics Co's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:8085's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 8.94
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Forward Electronics Co  (ROCO:8085) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


Forward Electronics Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Forward Electronics Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forward Electronics Co's Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Forward Electronics Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.33 -0.74 -0.89 -1.63 -1.83

Forward Electronics Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Net-Net Working Capital 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 -2.46 -1.90 -1.83 -2.80 -1.69

ROCO:8085 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Forward Electronics Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Forward Electronics Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forward Electronics Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Forward Electronics Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Forward Electronics Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(949.596+0.75 * 191.792+0.5 * 107.268-1402.939
-0-0)/139.983
=-1.83

Forward Electronics Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(962.909+0.75 * 158.563+0.5 * 79.055-1356.663
-0-0)/138.881
=-1.69

* 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.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of NT$-1.69 mean?
Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) has a Net-Net Working Capital of NT$-1.69 as of Jun. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Electronics Co ranks #999999 out of 1151 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Forward Electronics Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Forward Electronics Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is NT$-1.69. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Electronics Co ranks #999999 out of 1151 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Forward Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forward Electronics Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Forward Electronics Co ranks #999999 out of 1151 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Forward Electronics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.94. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Hardware company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Hardware companies is 8.94, based on 1,151 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co For the Hardware industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 8.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Electronics Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is NT$-1.69. 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$28.61, compared to a current price of NT$15.20 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is NT$-1.69. Forward Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085), the current Net-Net Working Capital is NT$-1.69 as of Jun. 2026. 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$15.20 is trading 46.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$28.61. GuruFocus considers Forward Electronics Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8085:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: NT$-1.69
  • GF Value™: NT$28.61 vs. price of NT$15.20 (46.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 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.
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