Forward Science (ROCO:7530) OCF Yield %: -1.58 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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ROCO:7530 Forward Science Corp ROCO:7530
38 GF Score
Price NT$38.55
GF Value NT$14.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Forward Science OCF Yield %?

Forward Science ROCO:7530 +1.05% 38 OCF Yield % is -1.58 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:7530 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,070 Industrial Products companies, Forward Science ranks worse than 81.5% on this metric.

OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Forward Science's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is NT$-28.6 Mil, and Market Cap is NT$1,792.6 Mil. Therefore, Forward Science's OCF Yield % for today is -1.58%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Forward Science's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:7530' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.15   Med: -3.78   Max: -1.38
Current: -1.58


During the past 8 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Forward Science was -1.38%. The lowest was -9.15%. And the median was -3.78%.

ROCO:7530's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than
81.5% of 3070 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.04 vs ROCO:7530: -1.58

Forward Science's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was %.


Forward Science OCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Forward Science OCF Yield % Related Terms


Forward Science OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forward Science's OCF Yield % 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 Science OCF Yield % Chart

Forward Science Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.48 -7.05 -1.38 -2.18 -4.99

Forward Science Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
OCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.35 0.37 -4.72 -2.57 -6.97

ROCO:7530 vs GEV, ETN, PH: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Forward Science's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Forward Science's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forward Science's OCF Yield % falls into.


ROCO:7530
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Forward Science OCF Yield % Calculation

OCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Forward Science's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=-28.592 / 573.050762568
=-4.99%

Forward Science's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-19.976 * 2 / 573.050762568
=-6.97%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of -1.58 mean?
Forward Science (ROCO:7530) has a OCF Yield % of -1.58 as of Jul. 16, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Forward Science and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2502 out of 3070 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Forward Science's OCF Yield % too high?
Forward Science's current OCF Yield % is -1.58. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2502 out of 3070 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 Yield % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2502 out of 3070 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Forward Science in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 3.04. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 3.04, based on 3,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Forward Science and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Yield % is 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Science's current OCF Yield % is -1.58. 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 Yield % is -1.58. 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 Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Science (ROCO:7530), the current OCF Yield % is -1.58 as of Jul. 16, 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 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 Yield %: -1.58
  • GF Value™: NT$14.15 vs. price of NT$38.55 (172.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 232 Youyi Road, Gongyi Village, Zhunan Township, Jhunan, TWN, 350
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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NT$38.55
Price
NT$14.15
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