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Forward ScienceROCO:7530 +1.05%38 Quick Ratio is 0.53 as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 0.74. 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 3,071 Industrial Products companies, Forward Science ranks worse than 92.51% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Forward Science's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.53.
Forward Science has a quick ratio of 0.53. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forward Science's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:7530'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 0.74 Max: 2.14
Current: 0.53
During the past 8 years, Forward Science's highest Quick Ratio was 2.14. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.74.
ROCO:7530's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 92.51% of 3071
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.39
vs ROCO:7530: 0.53
Forward Science (ROCO:7530) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Forward Science Quick Ratio Related Terms
Forward Science Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forward Science's Quick Ratio 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Forward Science's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Science Quick Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Forward Science's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forward Science's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Forward Science's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 0.53 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Forward Science and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Forward Science's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 2.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2841 out of 3071 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is Forward Science's Quick Ratio too high?
Forward Science's current Quick Ratio of 0.53 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 2.14. The Industrial Products industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Forward Science's value of 0.53 is 61.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2841 out of 3071 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 Quick Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Forward Science ranks #2841 out of 3071 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Forward Science in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Forward Science's value of 0.53 is 61.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Forward Science's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 2.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Forward Science 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 Quick Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Quick Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.39, based on 3,071 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Forward Science's current Quick Ratio of 0.53 is 61.9% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Forward Science and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Science's current Quick Ratio is 0.53, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 0.74. 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 Quick Ratio is 0.53, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 61.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.39. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Science (ROCO:7530), the current Quick Ratio is 0.53 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:
Quick Ratio: 0.53 (28% below median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: NT$14.15 vs. price of NT$38.55 (172.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.9% below the Industrial Products median (#2841 of 3071)
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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