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The historical rank and industry rank for Forward Science's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:7530'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.02 Med: -14.56 Max: -3.98
Current: -17.14
During the past 8 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Forward Science was -3.98%. The lowest was -43.02%. And the median was -14.56%.
ROCO:7530's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than 91% of 3033
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.96
vs ROCO:7530: -17.14
Forward Science OCF Margin % Related Terms
Forward Science OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forward Science's OCF 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: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Forward Science's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Forward Science's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forward Science's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of -26.92% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Forward Science and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2760 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Forward Science's OCF Margin % too high?
Forward Science's current OCF Margin % is -26.92%. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2760 out of 3033 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 OCF Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2760 out of 3033 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Forward Science in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.96. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.96, based on 3,033 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Forward Science and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Science's current OCF Margin % is -26.92%. 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 OCF Margin % is -26.92%. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Science (ROCO:7530), the current OCF Margin % is -26.92% 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:
OCF Margin %: -26.92%
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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