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Asia Pacific Wire & CableAPWC 62 Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates APWC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,680 Industrial Products companies, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable ranks better than 53.47% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
APWC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.26 Max: 0.46
Current: 0.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable was 0.46. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.26.
APWC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 53.47% of 2680
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs APWC: 0.25
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (NAS:APWC) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
APWC vs CBAT, OESX, PPSI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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.
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Asia Pacific Wire & Cable and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable ranks #1247 out of 2680 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.25 is near median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.46. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's value of 0.25 is 10.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable ranks #1247 out of 2680 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Debt-to-Equity compare to CBAT and OESX?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable ranks #1247 out of 2680 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Asia Pacific Wire & Cable in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's value of 0.25 is 10.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.28, based on 2,680 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.25 is 10.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Asia Pacific Wire & Cable and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.25, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Pacific Wire & Cable stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.67, compared to a current price of $1.46 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.25, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 10.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.46 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.67.
GuruFocus considers Asia Pacific Wire & Cable to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for APWC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.25 (near median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: $1.67 vs. price of $1.46 (12.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.7% below the Industrial Products median (#1247 of 2680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp Ltd is a holding company. It is principally engaged in the manufacture and distribution of enameled wire, power cable, and telecommunications products in Thailand, Singapore, Australia, the PRC, Hong Kong, and certain other markets in the Asia Pacific region. It also provides project engineering services in the supply, delivery, and installation of power cables (SDI). Some of the company's products are Bare wires, Power cables, Communication cables, Electronic wires & cables, and Enamelled wires. The company's geographical segments are North Asia, Thailand, and the rest of the World.
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