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FWDI

STRONG SELL

Forward Industries, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $287M · Avg Vol: $6M/d

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StockRank
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Q
23
V
28
M
17
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-373.0%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Forward Industries, Inc. designs, markets, and distributes carrying cases, bags, and other accessories for a variety of consumer electronics and medical devices. It maintains a niche presence through established relationships with major brands and retailers, offering custom design and manufacturing capabilities. The company is a specialized consumer products firm with a focus on functional and protective accessories, adapting to evolving consumer electronics trends.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue38.2M36.7M20.0M18.2M-21.9%44.8M60.5M53.9M72.1%
EPS-0.02-0.05-0.03-24.59-32.59
Shares73.8M73.8M73.8M86.1M+16.8%73.8M
Debt5.0M4.3M3.4M2.5M-20.3%
Equity6.3M2.6M3.0M1.5B516.8%
Op CF1.5M1.0M0.5M-4.5M-41.8%-16.3M
Inv CF-0.2M-0.1M-65.2K-901.5M
Fin CF-0.2M-0.3M-0.5M941.4M
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PRICE (1Y)-8.3%
3.543.864.184.514.83Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$3.89
RSI (14)
33.5
52W High
$46.00
From 52W High
0.1%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
23
ROIC
-11.5%6.0
ROE
-373.0%0.3
GP/Assets
2.0%3.6
Op. Margin
18.8%89.1
FCF/Assets
0.6%22.5
Piotroski
531.0
Int. Cover
-50.0x0.7
D/E Ratio
0.10x81.6
Current Ratio
0.40x2.6
Value
28
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
41.4x7.6
P/FCF
33.9x22.7
P/B
0.6x86.9
P/S
6.9x5.5
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
17
52W High %
8%0.3
RS 6M
-57%7.3
SMA 50/200
0.61x2.1
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+101%69.1
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$287M
P/E (Forward)
19.0x
Gross Margin
67.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of FWDI are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
FWDIForward Industries, Inc.(you)$287M3STRONG SELL
DBIDesigner Brands Inc.$277M57HOLD
FOSLFossil Group, Inc.$239M55HOLD
RCKYRocky Brands, Inc.$304M69BUY
VRAVera Bradley, Inc.$105M70BUY
WEYSWeyco Group, Inc.$364M97STRONG BUY
LVWRLiveWire Group, Inc.$299M0STRONG SELL
WWWWolverine World Wide, Inc.$1.5B75BUY
ORBSEightco Holdings Inc.$234M1STRONG SELL
NEGGNewegg Commerce, Inc.$296M10STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 10.0% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

Forward Industries, Inc. (FWDI) — Stock Score Summary

Forward Industries, Inc. (FWDI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 3/100 based on Quality (23/100), Value (28/100), and Momentum (17/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Forward Industries, Inc. designs, markets, and distributes carrying cases, bags, and other accessories for a variety of consumer electronics and medical devices. It maintains a niche presence through established relationships with major brands and retailers, offering custom design and manufacturing capabilities. The company is a specialized consumer products firm with a focus on functional and protective accessories, adapting to evolving consumer electronics trends.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$3.89
Market Cap$287M
P/E (Forward)18.95
Price/Book0.58
Return on Equity-373.0%
Return on Invested Capital-11.5%
Debt/Equity0.10x
Gross Margin67.3%
Operating Margin18.8%
Revenue Growth315.0%
Free Cash Flow$8M

Forward Industries, Inc. operates in the Footwear & Accessories industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forward Industries, Inc.’s (FWDI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Forward Industries, Inc. (FWDI) is 3/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (23), Value (28), and Momentum (17) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Forward Industries, Inc. have an economic moat?
Forward Industries, Inc. (FWDI) has a Quality factor score of 23/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Forward Industries, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Forward Industries, Inc. (FWDI) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 3/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Forward Industries, Inc. in?
Forward Industries, Inc. (FWDI) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Footwear & Accessories industry (United States).