- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Footwear & Accessories
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $400.58M
- Enterprise Value
- $387.39M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$20.47
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $42.85M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $29.79M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$439.96M
- Year Range
- $4.03 - $46.00
- ROA (TTM)
- -169.85%
- ROE (TTM)
- -187.43%
Share Price Chart
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Performance
FWDI Performance Chart
Forward Industries, Inc (FWDI) is down 36.2% since the beginning of the year. At $4 per share, FWDI is trading 90.8% below its 52-week high of $46. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FWDI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $156.
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Returns By Period
Forward Industries, Inc (FWDI) has returned -36.16% so far this year and -30.02% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FWDI has returned -10.36% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Forward Industries, Inc
- 1D
- -6.01%
- 1M
- -6.01%
- YTD
- -36.16%
- 6M
- -50.41%
- 1Y
- -30.02%
- 3Y*
- -25.97%
- 5Y*
- -31.06%
- 10Y*
- -10.36%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
FWDI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 15, 1995, FWDI's average daily return is +0.21%, while the average monthly return is +1.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.
Historically, 45% of months were positive and 55% were negative. The best month was Dec 1997 with a return of +125.0%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -53.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, FWDI closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 11, 2015 with a return of +161.3%, while the worst single day was Dec 18, 1996 at -53.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.82% | -34.67% | 4.48% | 4.06% | 1.95% | -10.21% | -36.16% | ||||||
| 2025 | 21.41% | -20.47% | -13.18% | 62.65% | -5.63% | -8.32% | 107.36% | 25.68% | 68.00% | -43.72% | -38.15% | -25.73% | 33.54% |
| 2024 | -0.67% | -10.14% | -6.70% | -11.49% | -8.67% | -3.05% | -16.60% | -6.05% | 0.00% | -5.63% | 15.34% | 21.92% | -32.14% |
| 2023 | 17.59% | -10.32% | -1.33% | -8.52% | 0.98% | -6.80% | -9.27% | -5.61% | -7.51% | -6.55% | -0.08% | 2.73% | -31.93% |
| 2022 | -1.92% | 2.61% | 9.55% | -5.23% | -12.27% | 2.80% | 16.33% | -8.19% | -15.29% | -1.50% | -5.34% | -13.59% | -31.31% |
| 2021 | 73.08% | 14.92% | -21.27% | -5.26% | 5.56% | 3.86% | -11.49% | -0.76% | -8.08% | -5.44% | -18.81% | -14.99% | -14.29% |
Benchmark Metrics
Forward Industries, Inc has an annualized alpha of 60.24%, beta of 0.54, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 16, 1995.
- This stock participated in 75.18% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 22.99% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.54 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
- R2 of 0.01 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 60.24%
- Beta
- 0.54
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 22.99%
- Downside Capture
- 75.18%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FWDI ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Forward Industries, Inc (FWDI) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| FWDI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.49 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.63 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.05 | 1.41 | -0.36 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.34 | 2.93 | -3.26 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.45 | 13.52 | -13.97 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Forward Industries, Inc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Forward Industries, Inc was 98.85%, occurring on Sep 24, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Forward Industries, Inc drawdown is 98.53%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 bear market2024 | -98.85%Sep 2024 | 19y 20d | — | 20y 9moSep 2005 - now |
1997 bear market1997 | -93.92%Jan 1997 | 9mo 5d | 8y 7d | 8y 9moApr 1996 - Jan 2005 |
1995 bear market1995 | -53.66%Dec 1995 | 1d | 1mo 2d | 1mo 3dDec 1995 - Jan 1996 |
1995 bear market1995 | -52.56%Dec 1995 | 0s | 8d | 8dDec 1995 - Dec 1995 |
1995 bear market1995 | -51.39%Nov 1995 | 0s | 6d | 6dNov 1995 - Nov 1995 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FWDI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -98.85% | -56.78% | -42.07% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -89.56% | -9.10% | -80.46% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -89.56% | -18.90% | -70.66% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -89.72% | -25.43% | -64.29% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -93.24% | -33.92% | -59.32% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -98.53% | -0.74% | -97.79% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -82.24% | -10.72% | -71.52% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 66.25% | 1.97% | +64.28% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Forward Industries, Inc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Forward Industries, Inc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Footwear & Accessories industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for FWDI relative to other companies in the Footwear & Accessories industry. Currently, FWDI has a P/S ratio of 5.0. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for FWDI in comparison with other companies in the Footwear & Accessories industry. Currently, FWDI has a P/B value of 0.7. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.
Income Statement
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