Asia Pacific Wire & CableAPWC -7.97%61 Gross Margin % is 8.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 7.46. GuruFocus rates APWC with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable ranks worse than 92.84% on this metric.
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (NAS:APWC) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable had a gross margin of 8.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Gross Margin % Related Terms
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Gross Margin % 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.
APWC vs PPSI, CBAT, KRFG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC) has a Gross Margin % of 8.16% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asia Pacific Wire & Cable and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.46. Over the past decade, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.44 to 10.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable ranks #2788 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Gross Margin % too high?
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's current Gross Margin % of 8.16% is near median its 10-year median of 7.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.44 to a high of 10.80. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's value of 8.16% is 69.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable ranks #2788 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Gross Margin % compare to PPSI and CBAT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable ranks #2788 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Asia Pacific Wire & Cable in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's value of 8.16% is 69.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.44 to 10.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.46 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable 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 Gross Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 3,003 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's current Gross Margin % of 8.16% is 69.5% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asia Pacific Wire & Cable and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's current Gross Margin % is 8.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Pacific Wire & Cable stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.67, compared to a current price of $1.82 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.46 and 69.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC), the current Gross Margin % is 8.16% 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 Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.82 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.67.
GuruFocus considers Asia Pacific Wire & Cable to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for APWC:
Gross Margin %: 8.16% (near median its 10-year median of 7.46)
GF Value™: $1.67 vs. price of $1.82 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.5% below the Industrial Products median (#2788 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp Ltd is a holding company. It is principally engaged in the manufacture and distribution of enameled wire, power cable, and telecommunications products in Thailand, Singapore, Australia, the PRC, Hong Kong, and certain other markets in the Asia Pacific region. It also provides project engineering services in the supply, delivery, and installation of power cables (SDI). Some of the company's products are Bare wires, Power cables, Communication cables, Electronic wires & cables, and Enamelled wires. The company's geographical segments are North Asia, Thailand, and the rest of the World.
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