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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
890656

Forward Graphic Enterprise Co Ltd

Commercial Printing ServicesVerified

Forward Graphic Enterprise Co Ltd exhibits a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.07, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing relative to equity. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.95, suggesting limited short-term liquidity to cover immediate liabilities. The negative net cash position after subtracting total debt further highlights the company's liquidity constraints. Profitability metrics reveal a challenging financial performance, with a return on equity of -1.68% and a return on assets of -0.48%, both significantly below the industry norms for commercial printing services. The company reported a net loss of TWD 7,874,000 and an operating loss of TWD 5,026,000, indicating a lack of operational profitability. These figures suggest the company is underperforming relative to its peers in terms of generating returns for shareholders and utilizing assets efficiently. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification, which increases exposure to regional economic fluctuations and market-specific risks. There is no information available on the geographic distribution of its revenue, making it difficult to assess the extent of regional concentration risk. Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific numeric deltas provided for the current or next fiscal year. The negative operating and free cash flows suggest a lack of internal cash generation to support growth initiatives or debt servicing. The company's capital expenditures of TWD 85,760,000 were funded through operating and financing activities, but the negative free cash flow indicates that these expenditures were not offset by positive cash generation. The risk assessment highlights liquidity as a medium concern, with the company's current ratio and negative net cash position signaling potential short-term financial stress. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the basic shares outstanding. However, the company's negative net income and operating cash flow raise concerns about its ability to sustain operations without additional financing. There are no recent events or filings disclosed that would provide insight into the company's strategic direction or operational changes. The absence of recent transcripts or significant announcements suggests a lack of public communication regarding the company's performance or future plans.

30-day price · 8906-5.25 (-18.0%)
Low$23.50High$30.00Close$23.95As of16 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyForward Graphic Enterprise Co Ltd
Ticker8906.TWO
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial & Commercial Services
Industry groupIndustrial & Commercial Services
IndustryCommercial Printing Services
AI analysis

Business. Forward Graphic Enterprise Co Ltd provides commercial printing services and operates within the industrial services sector, generating revenue primarily through the production and distribution of printed materials.

Classification. The company is classified under the industry Commercial Printing Services, within the Industrial & Commercial Services business sector and the Industrials economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.

Forward Graphic Enterprise Co Ltd exhibits a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.07, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing relative to equity. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.95, suggesting limited short-term liquidity to cover immediate liabilities. The negative net cash position after subtracting total debt further highlights the company's liquidity constraints. Profitability metrics reveal a challenging financial performance, with a return on equity of -1.68% and a return on assets of -0.48%, both significantly below the industry norms for commercial printing services. The company reported a net loss of TWD 7,874,000 and an operating loss of TWD 5,026,000, indicating a lack of operational profitability. These figures suggest the company is underperforming relative to its peers in terms of generating returns for shareholders and utilizing assets efficiently. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification, which increases exposure to regional economic fluctuations and market-specific risks. There is no information available on the geographic distribution of its revenue, making it difficult to assess the extent of regional concentration risk. Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific numeric deltas provided for the current or next fiscal year. The negative operating and free cash flows suggest a lack of internal cash generation to support growth initiatives or debt servicing. The company's capital expenditures of TWD 85,760,000 were funded through operating and financing activities, but the negative free cash flow indicates that these expenditures were not offset by positive cash generation. The risk assessment highlights liquidity as a medium concern, with the company's current ratio and negative net cash position signaling potential short-term financial stress. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the basic shares outstanding. However, the company's negative net income and operating cash flow raise concerns about its ability to sustain operations without additional financing. There are no recent events or filings disclosed that would provide insight into the company's strategic direction or operational changes. The absence of recent transcripts or significant announcements suggests a lack of public communication regarding the company's performance or future plans.
Key takeaways
  • Forward Graphic Enterprise Co Ltd is operating at a net loss and has negative operating and free cash flows, indicating a lack of profitability and cash generation.
  • The company's capital structure is heavily leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.07, which increases financial risk.
  • The company's return on equity and return on assets are negative, suggesting poor performance relative to industry standards.
  • There is no geographic or segment diversification disclosed, increasing exposure to regional and market-specific risks.
  • The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.95 and a negative net cash position after debt.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyTWD
Revenue$50.3M
Gross profit$6.2M
Operating income-$5.0M
Net income-$7.9M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$139.0k
CapEx-$85.8M
Free cash flow-$90.6M
Total assets$1.63B
Total liabilities$1.16B
Total equity$467.5M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$969.4M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$218.9M$2.1M$3.2M-$37.7M
FY-3$228.8M-$12.9M-$5.0M-$74.4M
FY-2$217.9M-$25.0M-$29.7M-$145.0M
FY-1$232.7M-$2.9M-$9.3M-$531.0M
FY0$201.6M-$22.9M-$32.8M-$858.0M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$1.16B$365.0M$17.3M
FY-3$1.25B$358.4M$42.9M
FY-2$1.50B$474.0M$107.4M
FY-1$2.10B$470.8M
FY0$2.99B$471.5M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4-$3.8M-$42.0M-$37.7M
FY-3$5.8M-$72.9M-$74.4M
FY-2-$23.1M-$127.6M-$145.0M
FY-1-$13.1M-$533.7M-$531.0M
FY0-$46.0M-$833.5M-$858.0M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$50.3M-$5.0M-$7.9M-$90.6M
FQ-6$59.0M$970.0k$96.0k-$209.7M
FQ-5$62.4M$1.6M$2.9M-$124.2M
FQ-4$61.0M-$449.0k-$4.4M-$106.5M
FQ-3$51.0M-$7.4M-$11.1M-$256.3M
FQ-2$50.0M-$615.0k-$5.0M-$191.5M
FQ-1$49.8M-$8.2M-$7.3M-$202.3M
FQ0$50.8M-$6.7M-$9.4M-$203.6M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$1.63B$467.5M
FQ-6$1.70B$468.4M
FQ-5$1.86B$472.7M
FQ-4$2.10B$470.8M
FQ-3$2.27B$459.9M
FQ-2$2.47B$465.6M
FQ-1$2.68B$463.8M
FQ0$2.99B$471.5M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7-$139.0k-$85.8M-$90.6M
FQ-6-$4.2M-$298.5M-$209.7M
FQ-5-$21.6M-$428.6M-$124.2M
FQ-4-$13.1M-$533.7M-$106.5M
FQ-3-$2.1M-$248.2M-$256.3M
FQ-2-$14.5M-$437.8M-$191.5M
FQ-1-$27.5M-$636.0M-$202.3M
FQ0-$46.0M-$833.5M-$203.6M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$467.5M
Net cash-$969.4M
Current ratio0.9
Debt/Equity2.1
ROA-0.5%
ROE-1.7%
Cash conversion2.0%
CapEx/Revenue-1.7%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Industrial Services · cohort 626 companies
Metric8906Activity
Op margin-10.0%6.0% medp25 -2.1% · p75 13.4%bottom quartile
Net margin-15.7%4.1% medp25 -2.2% · p75 10.8%bottom quartile
Gross margin12.3%28.8% medp25 19.4% · p75 44.6%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue2.7% medp25 2.4% · p75 3.1%
CapEx / revenue-170.6%-5.0% medp25 -12.8% · p75 -1.9%bottom quartile
Debt / equity207.0%26.4% medp25 5.2% · p75 66.7%top quartile
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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2026-05-10 13:13 UTC#a52024e3
Market quoteclose TWD 25.55 · shares 0.04B diluted
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2026-05-05 03:33 UTC#d1939845
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-27 04:35 UTCJob: a6d4d4e6