Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) Total Operating Expense: NT$116.4 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:8085 Forward Electronics Co Ltd ROCO:8085
44 GF Score
Price NT$11.30
GF Value NT$29.92
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Forward Electronics Co Total Operating Expense?

Forward Electronics Co ROCO:8085 -4.24% 44 Total Operating Expense is NT$116.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8085 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$29.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Forward Electronics Co's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$30.4 Mil. Forward Electronics Co's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$116.4 Mil.

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Forward Electronics Co Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Forward Electronics Co Total Operating Expense Chart

Forward Electronics Co Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Forward Electronics Co Quarterly Data
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Forward Electronics Co Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$116.4 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of NT$116.4 Mil mean?
Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) has a Total Operating Expense of NT$116.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co and its competitors.
Is Forward Electronics Co's Total Operating Expense too high?
Forward Electronics Co's current Total Operating Expense is NT$116.4 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to APH and GLW?
Forward Electronics Co's Total Operating Expense of NT$116.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for a Hardware company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co and its competitors. Forward Electronics Co's current Total Operating Expense is NT$116.4 Mil. 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$29.92, compared to a current price of NT$11.30 — trading 62.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is NT$116.4 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085), the current Total Operating Expense is NT$116.4 Mil 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 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$11.30 is trading 62.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$29.92. GuruFocus considers Forward Electronics Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8085:

  • Total Operating Expense: NT$116.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$29.92 vs. price of NT$11.30 (62.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address No. 22, Section 3, Zhongshan North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei, TWN
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.
44GF Score

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