Forward Science (ROCO:7530) ROCE %: -18.50% (As of Dec. 2025)

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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 ROCE %?

Forward Science ROCO:7530 +1.05% 38 ROCE % is -18.50% as of Dec. 2025. 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.

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 Science's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -18.50%.

Forward Science  (ROCO:7530) 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 Science ROCE % Related Terms

Forward Science ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forward Science'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 Science ROCE % Chart

Forward Science Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 3.84 -13.09 -3.62 -10.02 -16.67

Forward Science Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -9.24 -6.88 -14.05 -15.16 -18.50
ROCO:7530
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Forward Science ROCE % Calculation

Forward Science'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 )
=-80.919/( ( (753.218 - 205.613) + (687.152 - 263.734) )/ 2 )
=-80.919/( (547.605+423.418)/ 2 )
=-80.919/485.5115
=-16.67 %

Forward Science'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 )
=-83.794/( ( (672.312 - 190.084) + (687.152 - 263.734) )/ 2 )
=-83.794/( ( 482.228 + 423.418 )/ 2 )
=-83.794/452.823
=-18.50 %

(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 -18.50% mean?
Forward Science (ROCO:7530) has a ROCE % of -18.50% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Forward Science's ROCE % too high?
Forward Science's current ROCE % is -18.50%. 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 ROCE % compare to GEV and ETN?
Forward Science's ROCE % of -18.50% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.03. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.03, based on 3,027 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 Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forward Science's current ROCE % is -18.50%. 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 ROCE % is -18.50%. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Science (ROCO:7530), the current ROCE % is -18.50% 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:

  • ROCE %: -18.50%
  • 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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