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Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
TPE:1608 vs VRT, BE: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.
In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data.
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.73% mean?
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.73% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co and its competitors.
Is Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.73%. Overall, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to VRT and BE?
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 1.73% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for an Industrial Products company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$30.61, compared to a current price of NT$27.55 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.73%. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 1.73% 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 Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$27.55 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$30.61.
GuruFocus considers Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1608:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 1.73%
GF Value™: NT$30.61 vs. price of NT$27.55 (10% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1608 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Ltd is engaged in the processing, manufacture, sale and construction of wire, cable and copper products. The company operates through three segments: Wire, Cable, and Copper. The Wire segment is responsible for producing oxygen-free copper wire and related products. The Cable segment, on the other hand, focuses on producing power cables, communication cables, and optical fiber cables. The company's Copper segment is engaged in producing copper plate. The company's other reportable segments are mainly involved in project contracting and material trading. The Cable segment generates the majority of the company's revenue. Geographically the company generates revenue from Taiwan, which contributes key revenue, Mainland China, and Others.
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