China Wire & Cable CoTPE:1603 84 PB Ratio is 0.69 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 0.82. 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 2,415 Hardware companies, China Wire & Cable Co ranks better than 87.54% on this metric.
China Wire & Cable Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.69) is close to 5-year low of 0.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Wire & Cable Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1603'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 0.82 Max: 1.26
Current: 0.69
During the past 13 years, China Wire & Cable Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.26. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.82.
TPE:1603's PB Ratio is ranked better than 87.54% of 2415
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.35
vs TPE:1603: 0.69
During the past 12 months, China Wire & Cable Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of China Wire & Cable Co was 9.90% per year. The lowest was -2.60% per year. And the median was 4.80% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
China Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1603) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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.
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, China Wire & Cable Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, China Wire & Cable Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Wire & Cable Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
China Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1603) has a PB Ratio of 0.69 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, China Wire & Cable Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, China Wire & Cable Co ranks #301 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is China Wire & Cable Co's PB Ratio too high?
China Wire & Cable Co's current PB Ratio of 0.69 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 1.26. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.35. China Wire & Cable Co's value of 0.69 is 70.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Wire & Cable Co ranks #301 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 PB Ratio compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, China Wire & Cable Co ranks #301 out of 2415 companies for PB Ratio. This places China Wire & Cable Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.35. China Wire & Cable Co's value of 0.69 is 70.6% below this benchmark. Historically, China Wire & Cable Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 2.35, China 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 PB Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.35, based on 2,415 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Wire & Cable Co's current PB Ratio of 0.69 is 70.6% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Wire & Cable Co's current PB Ratio is 0.69, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. 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 PB Ratio is 0.69, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 70.6% below the Hardware industry median of 2.35. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1603), the current PB Ratio is 0.69 as of Jul. 09, 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 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:
PB Ratio: 0.69 (16% below median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: NT$49.43 vs. price of NT$32.35 (34.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.6% below the Hardware median (#301 of 2415)
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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