China Wire & Cable CoTPE:1603 84 FCF Margin % is 5.85% as of Dec. 2025, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 3.87. GuruFocus rates TPE:1603 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$49.43 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, China Wire & Cable Co ranks worse than 72.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Wire & Cable Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1603'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.07 Med: 3.87 Max: 14.47
Current: -7.75
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of China Wire & Cable Co was 14.47%. The lowest was -12.07%. And the median was 3.87%.
TPE:1603's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 72.73% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.645
vs TPE:1603: -7.75
China Wire & Cable Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
China Wire & Cable Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Wire & Cable Co's FCF Margin % 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: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, China Wire & Cable Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, China Wire & Cable Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Wire & Cable Co's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 5.85% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on China Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 3.87. According to the industry distribution chart, China Wire & Cable Co ranks #1798 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 72.7%.
Is China Wire & Cable Co's FCF Margin % too high?
China Wire & Cable Co's current FCF Margin % of 5.85% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 3.87. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.65. China Wire & Cable Co's value of 5.85% is 807% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Wire & Cable Co ranks #1798 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Wire & Cable Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Wire & Cable Co's FCF Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, China Wire & Cable Co ranks #1798 out of 2472 companies for FCF Margin %. This places China Wire & Cable Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.65. China Wire & Cable Co's value of 5.85% is 807% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.87 vs. the industry median of 0.65, 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 FCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.65, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Wire & Cable Co's current FCF Margin % of 5.85% is 807% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on China Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Wire & Cable Co's current FCF Margin % is 5.85%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 3.87. 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$49.43, compared to a current price of NT$32.35 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.85%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 3.87 and 807% above the Hardware industry median of 0.65. China Wire & Cable Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1603), the current FCF Margin % is 5.85% as of Dec. 2025. 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$32.35 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$49.43.
GuruFocus considers China Wire & Cable Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1603:
FCF Margin %: 5.85% (51% above median its 10-year median of 3.87)
GF Value™: NT$49.43 vs. price of NT$32.35 (34.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 807% above the Hardware median (#1798 of 2472)
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.
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