Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co (HKSE:02528) ROCE %: 29.74% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:02528 Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co Ltd HKSE:02528
43 GF Score
Price HK$0.92
GF Value HK$0.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co ROCE %?

Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co HKSE:02528 -0.54% 43 ROCE % is 29.74% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02528 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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 Fashion (International) Holdings Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 29.74%.


Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co  (HKSE:02528) 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 Fashion (International) Holdings Co ROCE % Related Terms


Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's ROCE % can be seen below:

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* 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 Fashion (International) Holdings Co ROCE % Chart

Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co ROCE % Calculation

Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=79.61/( ( (822.449 - 419.16) + (673.317 - 312.508) )/ 2 )
=79.61/( (403.289+360.809)/ 2 )
=79.61/382.049
=20.84 %

Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=114.406/( ( (719.127 - 310.45) + (673.317 - 312.508) )/ 2 )
=114.406/( ( 408.677 + 360.809 )/ 2 )
=114.406/384.743
=29.74 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 29.74% mean?
Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co (HKSE:02528) has a ROCE % of 29.74% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's ROCE % too high?
Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's current ROCE % is 29.74%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROCE % is 7.68. Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's value of 29.74% is 287.5% above this industry median. Overall, Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's ROCE % compare to TJX and ROST?
Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's ROCE % of 29.74% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.68. Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's value of 29.74% is 287.5% above this benchmark. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.68, based on 1,122 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. Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's current ROCE % of 29.74% is 287.5% above 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's current ROCE % is 29.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co (HKSE:02528) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.24, compared to a current price of HK$0.92 — trading 283.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 29.74% and 287.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.68. Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 Fashion (International) Holdings Co (HKSE:02528), the current ROCE % is 29.74% 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 Fashion (International) Holdings Co (HKSE:02528) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.92 is trading 283.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.24. GuruFocus considers Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02528:

  • ROCE %: 29.74%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.24 vs. price of HK$0.92 (283.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 287.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02528 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co Business Description

Address 83 King Lam Street, Unit 5, 10th Floor, Tower B, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the retail and wholesale of fashion apparel of international brands through its multi-brand and multi-store business model in the Chinese Mainland, Macau, and Hong Kong. The group also provides store management services for fashion brands and catering services in Macau. Its portfolio includes brands such as BLACK BARRETT, Calvin Klein, EA7, Ed Hardy, Hogan, Moschino, Neil Barrett, Philipp Plein, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, and others. It operates across three geographical segments: the Chinese Mainland, Macau, and Hong Kong and others, with Macau contributing the majority of the Group's revenue.
43GF Score

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