FORD:NSC-Forward Industries Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Footwear & Accessories | NASDAQ Capital Market

Last Closing

USD 0.4952

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0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 0.01B

Volume

0.25M

Analyst Target

USD 2.28
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About

Forward Industries Inc is engaged in the designing, marketing and distribution of protective solutions for hand held electronic devices. The Company's protective solutions include soft-sided carrying cases, bags, clips, hand straps and other accessories.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Footwear & Accessories) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NASDAQ Capital Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -32.16% 13% F 20% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -32.16% 13% F 20% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -48.95% 25% F 21% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -48.95% 25% F 21% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -59.07% 29% F 23% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -59.07% 29% F 22% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 8.71% 38% F 66% D+
Dividend Return 8.71% 25% F 64% D
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 76.34% 38% F 21% F
Risk Adjusted Return 11.41% 25% F 50% F
Market Capitalization 0.01B 29% F 6% D-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Footwear & Accessories) Ratio vs. Market (NASDAQ Capital Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 15.00 14% 28%
Price/Book Ratio 2.32 43% 42%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 5.06 43% 39%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 20.89 14% 12%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -16.48% 29% 46%
Return on Invested Capital 2.45% 38% 64%
Return on Assets -1.90% 38% 49%
Debt to Equity Ratio 42.04% 100% 45%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector