APWC (Asia Pacific Wire & Cable) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


APWC Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp Ltd APWC
61 GF Score
Price $1.65
GF Value $1.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Moat Score?

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable APWC -9.34% 61 Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates APWC with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,049 Industrial Products companies, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable ranks better than 89.5% on this metric.

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has No Moat: Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp Ltd operates in a commoditized industry with intense competition. It lacks significant market share, proprietary technology, and cost advantages, resulting in a very weak competitive position.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Asia Pacific Wire & Cable might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable  (NAS:APWC) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Moat Score Related Terms

APWC vs PPSI, CBAT, KRFG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Moat Score falls into.


APWC
61GF Score
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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable ranks #320 out of 3049 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Moat Score too high?
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable ranks #320 out of 3049 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to PPSI and CBAT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable ranks #320 out of 3049 companies for Moat Score. This places Asia Pacific Wire & Cable in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's current Moat Score is 2. 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 $1.65 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jun. 27, 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 undervalued. The current stock price of $1.65 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.67. GuruFocus considers Asia Pacific Wire & Cable to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for APWC:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $1.67 vs. price of $1.65 (1.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Dunhua South Road, 15th Floor, B, No. 77, Section 2, Taipei, TWN, 106
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.
61GF Score

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