Forward Industries (FRA:23I0) ROCE %: -54.67% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:23I0 Forward Industries Inc FRA:23I0
33 GF Score
Price €3.56
GF Value €0.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Forward Industries ROCE %?

Forward Industries FRA:23I0 +3.34% 33 ROCE % is -54.67% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:23I0 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Forward Industries's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -54.67%.

Forward Industries  (FRA:23I0) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Forward Industries ROCE % Related Terms

Forward Industries ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forward Industries's ROCE % 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 Industries ROCE % Chart

Forward Industries Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROCE %
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Forward Industries Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
ROCE % 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 -156.62 -88.72 3.27 -159.32 -54.67
FRA:23I0
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Forward Industries ROCE % Calculation

Forward Industries's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=-144.004/( ( (13.306 - 8.444) + (1256.651 - 2.321) )/ 2 )
=-144.004/( (4.862+1254.33)/ 2 )
=-144.004/629.596
=-22.87 %

Forward Industries's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-243.644/( ( (526.364 - 47.208) + (523 - 110.908) )/ 2 )
=-243.644/( ( 479.156 + 412.092 )/ 2 )
=-243.644/445.624
=-54.67 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -54.67% mean?
Forward Industries (FRA:23I0) has a ROCE % of -54.67% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Forward Industries' ROCE % too high?
Forward Industries' current ROCE % is -54.67%. Overall, Forward Industries has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forward Industries' ROCE % compare to DBI and RCKY?
Forward Industries' ROCE % of -54.67% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.33. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROCE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 6.33, based on 1,039 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROCE % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Industries's current ROCE % is -54.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forward Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forward Industries (FRA:23I0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.16, compared to a current price of €3.56 — trading 2121.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -54.67%. Forward Industries' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Industries (FRA:23I0), the current ROCE % is -54.67% 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 Industries (FRA:23I0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forward Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.56 is trading 2121.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.16. GuruFocus considers Forward Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:23I0:

  • ROCE %: -54.67%
  • GF Value™: €0.16 vs. price of €3.56 (2121.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:23I0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Forward Industries Business Description

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Address 700 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 100, Hauppauge, New York, NY, USA, 11788
Forward Industries Inc is a Solana-focused digital asset treasury company, with the idea to buy, hold, stake, trade, invest in, and grow SOL and SOL-related digital assets, protocols, and businesses. Its mission is to expand and strengthen the Solana ecosystem by acquiring and staking SOL and engaging with, providing tools to, and investing in the Solana network, Solana developers, and Solana-related projects in order to increase shareholder value. In connection with a private placement transaction in September 2025, it launched a digital asset treasury idea supported by investors and operating partners, including Galaxy Digital and Jump Crypto.
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