Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) Asset Turnover: 0.06 (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:8085 Forward Electronics Co Ltd ROCO:8085
44 GF Score
Price NT$11.80
GF Value NT$29.93
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Forward Electronics Co Asset Turnover?

Forward Electronics Co ROCO:8085 -2.07% 44 Asset Turnover is 0.06 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8085 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$29.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Asset Turnover measures how quickly a company turns over its asset through sales. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Total Assets. Forward Electronics Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$174.2 Mil. Forward Electronics Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2,792.2 Mil. Therefore, Forward Electronics Co's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.06.

Asset Turnover is linked to ROE % through Du Pont Formula. Forward Electronics Co's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -25.81%. It is also linked to ROA % through Du Pont Formula. Forward Electronics Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -12.53%.


Forward Electronics Co  (ROCO:8085) Asset Turnover Explanation

Asset Turnover is linked to ROE % through Du Pont Formula.

Forward Electronics Co's annulized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

ROE %**(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-349.776/1355.409
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(-349.776 / 696.668)*(696.668 / 2792.1615)*(2792.1615/ 1355.409)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=-50.21 %*0.2495*2.06
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=-12.53 %*2.06
=-25.81 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) revenue 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.

** The ROE % used above is for Du Pont Analysis only. It is different from the defined ROE % page on our website, as here it uses Net Income instead of Net Income attributable to Common Stockholders in the calculation.

It is also linked to ROA % through Du Pont Formula:

Forward Electronics Co's annulized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

ROA %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-349.776/2792.1615
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-349.776 / 696.668)*(696.668 / 2792.1615)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-50.21 %*0.2495
=-12.53 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) revenue 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.


Be Aware

In the article Joining The Dark Side: Pirates, Spies and Short Sellers, James Montier reported that In their US sample covering the period 1968-2003, Cooper et al find that firms with low asset growth outperformed firms with high asset growth by an astounding 20% p.a. equally weighted. Even when controlling for market, size and style, low asset growth firms outperformed high asset growth firms by 13% p.a. Therefore a company with fast asset growth may underperform.

Therefore, it is a good sign if a company's Asset Turnover is consistent or even increases. If a company's asset grows faster than sales, its Asset Turnover will decline, which can be a warning sign.


Forward Electronics Co Asset Turnover Related Terms


Forward Electronics Co Asset Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forward Electronics Co's Asset Turnover 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 Electronics Co Asset Turnover Chart

Forward Electronics Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Asset Turnover
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Forward Electronics Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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ROCO:8085 vs APH, GLW: Asset Turnover Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Forward Electronics Co's Asset Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Asset Turnover 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 Electronics Co Asset Turnover vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Forward Electronics Co's Asset Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forward Electronics Co's Asset Turnover falls into.


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Forward Electronics Co Asset Turnover Calculation

Asset Turnover measures how quickly a company turns over its asset through sales.

Forward Electronics Co's Asset Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Asset Turnover
=Revenue/Average Total Assets
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=658.449/( (3243.832+2668.178)/ 2 )
=658.449/2956.005
=0.22

Forward Electronics Co's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Asset Turnover
=Revenue/Average Total Assets
=Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=174.167/( (2916.145+2668.178)/ 2 )
=174.167/2792.1615
=0.06

* 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.

Companies with low profit margins tend to have high Asset Turnover, while those with high profit margins have low Asset Turnover. Companies in the retail industry tend to have a very high turnover ratio.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Asset Turnover →
What does a Asset Turnover of 0.06 mean?
Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085) has a Asset Turnover of 0.06 as of Dec. 2025. Asset turnover equals current-period sales over average total assets over the past two periods. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co and its competitors.
Is Forward Electronics Co's Asset Turnover too high?
Forward Electronics Co's current Asset Turnover is 0.06. 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 Asset Turnover compare to APH and GLW?
Forward Electronics Co's Asset Turnover of 0.06 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 Asset Turnover for a Hardware company?
A good Asset Turnover depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Asset Turnover 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 Asset Turnover mean?
A high Asset Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Asset turnover equals current-period sales over average total assets over the past two periods. View historical data on Forward Electronics Co and its competitors. Forward Electronics Co's current Asset Turnover is 0.06. 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$29.93, compared to a current price of NT$11.80 — trading 60.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Asset Turnover is 0.06. 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 Asset Turnover calculated?
Asset Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forward Electronics Co (ROCO:8085), the current Asset Turnover is 0.06 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$11.80 is trading 60.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$29.93. GuruFocus considers Forward Electronics Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8085:

  • Asset Turnover: 0.06
  • GF Value™: NT$29.93 vs. price of NT$11.80 (60.6% 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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