Hua Eng Wire & Cable CoTPE:1608 -1.45%79 Operating Margin % is 6.96% as of Dec. 2025, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 3.76. GuruFocus rates TPE:1608 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$26.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks better than 58.33% on this metric.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1608'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.98 Med: 3.76 Max: 8.15
Current: 8.15
TPE:1608's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 58.33% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs TPE:1608: 8.15
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 19.90% per year.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Operating 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:1608 vs VRT, BE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (TPE:1608) has a Operating Margin % of 6.96% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 3.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks #1266 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.96% is 85% above median its 10-year median of 3.76. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's value of 6.96% is 6.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks #1266 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's Operating Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks #1266 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's value of 6.96% is 6.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.76 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Hua Eng 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 Operating Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,038 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.96% is 6.6% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current Operating Margin % is 6.96%, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 3.76. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.52, compared to a current price of NT$34.00 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.96%, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 3.76 and 6.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608), the current Operating Margin % is 6.96% 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 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$34.00 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.52.
GuruFocus considers Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1608:
Operating Margin %: 6.96% (85% above median its 10-year median of 3.76)
GF Value™: NT$26.52 vs. price of NT$34.00 (28.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.6% above the Industrial Products median (#1266 of 3038)
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 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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