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Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618) 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.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$8,001 Mil.
Hold-Key Electric 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$1,181 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.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Hold-Key Electric 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.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co EV-to-EBIT Chart
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Hold-Key Electric 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.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's current Enterprise Value is NT$7,721 Mil.
Hold-Key Electric 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$1,181 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.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.54 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 9.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co ranks #305 out of 1806 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.54 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 9.42. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.36. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's value of 6.54 is 64.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co ranks #305 out of 1806 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co ranks #305 out of 1806 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.36. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's value of 6.54 is 64.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.42 vs. the industry median of 18.36, Hold-Key Electric 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 a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 18.36, based on 1,806 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. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.54 is 64.4% 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 Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.54, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 9.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$39.74, compared to a current price of NT$39.70 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.54, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 9.42 and 64.4% below the Hardware industry median of 18.36. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.54 as of Aug. 26, 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 Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$39.70 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$39.74.
GuruFocus considers Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1618:
EV-to-EBIT: 6.54 (31% below median its 10-year median of 9.42)
GF Value™: NT$39.74 vs. price of NT$39.70 (0.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.4% below the Hardware median (#305 of 1806)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1618 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co Ltd Company mainly manufactures and sells XLPE power cables, electric cables, aluminum cables, rubber cables, communication cables, fiber optic cables, LAN cables, cable accessories, etc. and is also engaged in the import and export of the aforementioned products and lease of properties.
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