Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited(APWC)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
APWC•NASDAQ
$1.62
9.0× P/E·Price updated Jul 2, 2026
AboutAsia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes enameled wire, power cable, and telecommunications products in Thailand, Singapore, Australia, the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, and other markets in the Asia Pacific region. The company offers copper rods; and telecommunications cable products, including copper-based and fiber optic cables for telephone and data transmissions; and armored and unarmored low voltage power transmission cable, which is used to transmit electricity to and within commercial and residential buildings, as well as to outdoor installations, such as streetlights, traffic signals, and other signs. It also provides enameled wire for use in the assembly of a range of electrical products consisting of oil-filled transformers, refrigerator motors, telephones, radios, televisions, fan motors, air conditioner compressors, and other electric appliances. In addition, the company distributes wire and cable products; and offers project engineering services in the supply, delivery, and installation of power cables, as well as fabrication services for converting raw materials to wire and cable products. It serves government organizations, electric contracting firms, electrical dealers, and wire and cable factories. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited is a subsidiary of Pacific Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd.Show more
- Revenue$490M+3.6%
- EBITDA$28M+72.2%
- Net Income$4M+5.3%
- EPS (Diluted)0.18+5.9%
- Gross Margin3.67%-50.5%
- EBITDA Margin5.66%+66.2%
- Operating Margin1.18%-44.2%
- Net Margin0.75%+1.6%
- ROE1.62%
APWC Price & Volume
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (APWC) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Margin Compression Masks Operational Cash Volatility
Investment Thesis • Updated 2025Q4
VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Commodity price volatility exposure
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited faces a challenging fundamental outlook characterized by inconsistent revenue growth and structural margin compression, as evidenced by gross margins declining from 9.6% in 2023Q4 to 8.2% in 2025Q4.
- While the company maintains a conservative capital structure with a 0.19 Debt/Equity ratio, its inability to scale operating income—highlighted by a $2.7M operating loss in 2025Q1—suggests significant vulnerability to commodity price fluctuations.
- Investors should remain cautious regarding the firm's erratic cash conversion, as the OCF/NI ratio has swung between extreme values like 89.72 in 2024Q2 and -0.47 in 2025Q4.
Verdict Logic
the company's inability to generate consistent operating income, evidenced by a 2.0% operating margin in 2025Q4, combined with erratic free cash flow, suggests that the current 0.07 P/S valuation reflects significant underlying operational risks.
APWC Growth Metrics
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (APWC) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years2.31%
5 Years9.32%
3 Years4.11%
TTM3.6%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-1.79%
TTM5.28%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-1.79%
TTM2.48%
Return on Capital
10 Years2.65%
5 Years1.77%
3 Years2.48%
Last Year2.4%
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (APWC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.62 | $33.4M | 9.00 | 3.6% | 0.75% | 1.62% | — | |
| $5.89 | $2.5B | -8.66 | -4.99% | -3.91% | -11.1% | — | |
| $30.34 | $589.6M | 14.45 | 22.39% | 6.16% | 11.72% | — | |
| $93.30 | $103.38B | 14.56 | 19.08% | 30.54% | 15.58% | — | |
| $60.55 | $87.02B | 39.84 | 1.12% | 10.34% | 8.91% | — | |
| $158.15 | $6.75B | 22.34 | 12.11% | 18.59% | 34.81% | — |
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Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (APWC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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APWC Frequently Asked Questions
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (APWC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited's revenue?
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (APWC) reported $489.7M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 243% increase from $142.9M in 1997.
How fast is Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited growing?
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (APWC) grew revenue by 3.6% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Is APWC profitable?
Yes, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (APWC) is profitable, generating $3.7M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (0.7% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
What is APWC's return on equity?
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (APWC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 1.6%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited's free cash flow?
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (APWC) had negative free cash flow of $11.1M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.