China Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1603) Book Value per Share: NT$47.08 (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:1603 China Wire & Cable Co Ltd TPE:1603
84 GF Score
Price NT$29.00
GF Value NT$49.92
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is China Wire & Cable Co Book Value per Share?

China Wire & Cable Co TPE:1603 +2.11% 84 Book Value per Share is NT$47.08 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1603 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$49.92 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

China Wire & Cable Co's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$47.08.

During the past 12 months, China Wire & Cable Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of China Wire & Cable Co was 9.90% per year. The lowest was -2.60% per year. And the median was 4.80% per year.

China Wire & Cable Co's current price is NT$29.00. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$47.08. Hence, today's PB Ratio of China Wire & Cable Co is 0.62.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of China Wire & Cable Co was 1.26. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.82.

Good Sign:

China Wire & Cable Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.62) is close to 5-year low of 0.61.


China Wire & Cable Co  (TPE:1603) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


China Wire & Cable Co Book Value per Share Related Terms


China Wire & Cable Co Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Wire & Cable Co's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

China Wire & Cable Co Book Value per Share Chart

China Wire & Cable Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
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China Wire & Cable Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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TPE:1603 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, China Wire & Cable Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


China Wire & Cable Co PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, China Wire & Cable Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Wire & Cable Co's PB Ratio falls into.


TPE:1603
84GF Score
China Wire & Cable Co Ltd TPE:1603
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China Wire & Cable Co Book Value per Share Calculation

China Wire & Cable Co's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(7,478-0)/159
=47.08

China Wire & Cable Co's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(7,478-0)/159
=47.08

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of NT$47.08 mean?
China Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1603) has a Book Value per Share of NT$47.08 as of Dec. 2025. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on China Wire & Cable Co and its competitors.
Is China Wire & Cable Co's Book Value per Share too high?
China Wire & Cable Co's current Book Value per Share is NT$47.08. Overall, China Wire & Cable Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Wire & Cable Co's Book Value per Share compare to SNX and ARW?
China Wire & Cable Co's Book Value per Share of NT$47.08 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Hardware company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on China Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. China Wire & Cable Co's current Book Value per Share is NT$47.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Wire & Cable Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1603) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$49.92, compared to a current price of NT$29.00 — trading 41.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is NT$47.08. China Wire & Cable Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1603), the current Book Value per Share is NT$47.08 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is China Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1603) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Wire & Cable Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$29.00 is trading 41.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$49.92. GuruFocus considers China Wire & Cable Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1603:

  • Book Value per Share: NT$47.08
  • GF Value™: NT$49.92 vs. price of NT$29.00 (41.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1603 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Wire & Cable Co Business Description

Address Zhongshan North Road, 4th Floor, No. 58, Section 3, Jhongshan District, Taipei, TWN
China Wire & Cable Co Ltd manufactures and distributes wires and cables. The company is engaged in the production, sales, processing, and installation services of electric wires and cables, aluminum doors, windows, and various aluminum products, and the import and export of various products, and the construction, rental, and sale of buildings. The company has two reporting segments the Cable Division, the Door and Window Division, and Other operating segments. The company derives its maximum revenue from Cable Division segment.
84GF Score

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NT$29.00
Price
NT$49.92
GF Value