Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
China Wire & Cable CoTPE:1603 +0.16%87 Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates TPE:1603 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$45.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,232 Hardware companies, China Wire & Cable Co ranks worse than 50.85% 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 China Wire & Cable Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1603'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.28 Max: 0.4
Current: 0.29
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of China Wire & Cable Co was 0.40. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.28.
TPE:1603's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 50.85% of 2232
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs TPE:1603: 0.29
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
China Wire & Cable Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
China Wire & Cable Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for China Wire & Cable Co's Debt-to-Equity 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.
TPE:1603 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, China Wire & Cable Co'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.
China Wire & Cable Co Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, China Wire & Cable Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Wire & Cable Co'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.
China Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1603) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on China Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, China Wire & Cable Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.21 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, China Wire & Cable Co ranks #1135 out of 2232 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is China Wire & Cable Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
China Wire & Cable Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 is near median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.40. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. China Wire & Cable Co's value of 0.29 is 3.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Wire & Cable Co ranks #1135 out of 2232 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Wire & Cable Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Wire & Cable Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, China Wire & Cable Co ranks #1135 out of 2232 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places China Wire & Cable Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. China Wire & Cable Co's value of 0.29 is 3.6% above this benchmark. Historically, China Wire & Cable Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.21 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.28, China Wire & Cable Co has consistently been above 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 a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.28, based on 2,232 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. China Wire & Cable Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 is 3.6% above 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 China Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. For the Hardware 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. China Wire & Cable Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.28. 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$45.75, compared to a current price of NT$30.60 — trading 33.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 3.6% above the Hardware industry median of 0.28. China Wire & Cable Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 China Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1603), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 as of Jun. 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 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$30.60 is trading 33.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$45.75.
GuruFocus considers China Wire & Cable Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1603:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.29 (near median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: NT$45.75 vs. price of NT$30.60 (33.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.6% above the Hardware median (#1135 of 2232)
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 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.
87GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TPE:1603
Debt-to-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TPE:1603 has been successfully added to your 
