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Forward Electronics Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.33) is close to 5-year low of 1.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forward Electronics Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8085'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 1.43 Max: 6.95
Current: 1.3
During the past 13 years, Forward Electronics Co's highest PB Ratio was 6.95. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 1.43.
ROCO:8085's PB Ratio is ranked better than 71.87% of 2421
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.29
vs ROCO:8085: 1.30
During the past 12 months, Forward Electronics Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -26.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Forward Electronics Co was 18.80% per year. The lowest was -17.10% per year. And the median was -0.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Forward Electronics Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forward Electronics Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) has a PB Ratio of 1.31 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, Forward Electronics Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 6.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Electronics Co ranks #681 out of 2421 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Forward Electronics Co's PB Ratio too high?
Forward Electronics Co's current PB Ratio of 1.31 is near median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 6.95. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.29. Forward Electronics Co's value of 1.31 is 42.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Electronics Co ranks #681 out of 2421 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Forward Electronics Co ranks #681 out of 2421 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Forward Electronics Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.29. Forward Electronics Co's value of 1.31 is 42.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Forward Electronics Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 6.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Forward Electronics Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.29, based on 2,421 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Forward Electronics Co's current PB Ratio of 1.31 is 42.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Electronics Co's current PB Ratio is 1.31, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.43. 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 PB Ratio is 1.31, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 42.8% below the Hardware industry median of 2.29. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085), the current PB Ratio is 1.31 as of Jul. 14, 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$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:
PB Ratio: 1.31 (near median its 10-year median of 1.43)
GF Value™: NT$29.93 vs. price of NT$11.80 (60.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.8% below the Hardware median (#681 of 2421)
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.
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