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Hua Eng Wire & Cable CoTPE:1608 +0.57%80 EV-to-EBIT is 3.44 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 13.00. GuruFocus rates TPE:1608 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$32.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,373 Industrial Products companies, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks better than 94.77% on this metric.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$17,909 Mil.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$5,404 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current Enterprise Value is NT$18,609 Mil.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$5,404 Mil.
* 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 (TPE:1608) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.44 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 13.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks #124 out of 2373 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.44 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 13.00. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.50. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's value of 3.44 is 82.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks #124 out of 2373 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks #124 out of 2373 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.50. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's value of 3.44 is 82.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.00 vs. the industry median of 19.50, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.50, based on 2,373 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.44 is 82.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.44, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 13.00. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$32.74, compared to a current price of NT$35.50 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.44, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 13.00 and 82.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.50. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.44 as of Aug. 20, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$35.50 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$32.74.
GuruFocus considers Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1608:
EV-to-EBIT: 3.44 (74% below median its 10-year median of 13.00)
GF Value™: NT$32.74 vs. price of NT$35.50 (8.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.4% below the Industrial Products median (#124 of 2373)
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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