Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) EV-to-EBITDA: 3.34 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 67% Below Median

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TPE:1608 Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Ltd TPE:1608
80 GF Score
Price NT$35.85
GF Value NT$32.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co TPE:1608 +0.99% 80 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.34 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 10.02. 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 2,478 Industrial Products companies, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks better than 93.42% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's enterprise value is NT$18,842 Mil. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$5,642 Mil. Therefore, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1608' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -194.7   Med: 10.02   Max: 36.6
Current: 3.34

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co was 36.60. The lowest was -194.70. And the median was 10.02.

TPE:1608's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
93.42% of 2478 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.705 vs TPE:1608: 3.34

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-21), Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's stock price is NT$35.85. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$11.460. Therefore, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 3.13.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co  (TPE:1608) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=35.85/11.460
=3.13

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's share price for today is NT$35.85.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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$11.460.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.88 22.10 9.39 11.17 6.86

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.46 6.59 6.86 5.75 3.17

TPE:1608 vs VRT, BE: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=18842.314/5641.72
=3.34

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current Enterprise Value is NT$18,842 Mil.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's EBITDA 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$5,642 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.34 mean?
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.34 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co. This is 67% below median its historical median of 10.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks #163 out of 2478 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.34 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 10.02. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.71. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's value of 3.34 is 78.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks #163 out of 2478 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-EBITDA compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks #163 out of 2478 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.71. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's value of 3.34 is 78.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.02 vs. the industry median of 15.71, 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-EBITDA for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.71, based on 2,478 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA of 3.34 is 78.7% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.71 — 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-EBITDA is 3.34, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 10.02. 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$35.85 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.34, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 10.02 and 78.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 15.71. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.34 as of Aug. 21, 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$35.85 is trading 9.5% 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-EBITDA: 3.34 (67% below median its 10-year median of 10.02)
  • GF Value™: NT$32.74 vs. price of NT$35.85 (9.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.7% below the Industrial Products median (#163 of 2478)

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 Business Description

Address No. 170, Chung Cheng 4th Road, Kaohsiung, TWN
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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NT$35.85
Price
NT$32.74
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