Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618) PB Ratio: 1.13 (As of Jul. 09, 2026) — 88% Above Median


TPE:1618 Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co Ltd TPE:1618
93 GF Score
Price NT$38.80
GF Value NT$45.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co PB Ratio?

Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co TPE:1618 -4.20% 93 PB Ratio is 1.13 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates TPE:1618 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$45.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,414 Hardware companies, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co ranks better than 75.19% on this metric.

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. As of today (2026-07-09), Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's share price is NT$38.80. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$34.22. Hence, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.13.

Good Sign:

Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.22) is close to 2-year low of 1.11.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1618' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 0.6   Max: 2.28
Current: 1.13

During the past 13 years, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.28. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.60.

TPE:1618's PB Ratio is ranked better than
75.19% of 2414 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.32 vs TPE:1618: 1.13

During the past 12 months, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co was 15.30% per year. The lowest was -16.70% per year. And the median was 0.55% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co  (TPE:1618) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co PB Ratio Related Terms


Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's PB Ratio 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.

Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co PB Ratio Chart

Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.66 0.64 1.25 1.50 1.23

Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.50 1.40 1.52 1.43 1.23

TPE:1618 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Hold-Key Electric 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.


Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's PB Ratio falls into.


TPE:1618
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Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co PB Ratio Calculation

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.

Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2025)
=38.80/34.222
=1.13

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 1.13 mean?
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618) has a PB Ratio of 1.13 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 Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. This is 88% above median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 2.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co ranks #599 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's PB Ratio too high?
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's current PB Ratio of 1.13 is 88% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 2.28. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.32. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's value of 1.13 is 51.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co ranks #599 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's PB Ratio compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co ranks #599 out of 2414 companies for PB Ratio. This places Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.32. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's value of 1.13 is 51.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 2.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Hold-Key Electric 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 2.32, based on 2,414 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. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's current PB Ratio of 1.13 is 51.3% 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 Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's current PB Ratio is 1.13, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$45.19, compared to a current price of NT$38.80 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.13, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 51.3% below the Hardware industry median of 2.32. Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618), the current PB Ratio is 1.13 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 Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1618) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$38.80 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$45.19. GuruFocus considers Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1618:

  • PB Ratio: 1.13 (88% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
  • GF Value™: NT$45.19 vs. price of NT$38.80 (14.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.3% below the Hardware median (#599 of 2414)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1618 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co Business Description

Address Fusing South Road, 3rd Floor, No. 36-9, Section 1, Jhongshan District, Taipei City, TWN, 104
Hold-Key Electric Wire & Cable Co Ltd Company mainly manufactures and sells XLPE power cables, electric cables, aluminum cables, rubber cables, communication cables, fiber optic cables, LAN cables, cable accessories, etc. and is also engaged in the import and export of the aforementioned products and lease of properties.
93GF Score

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NT$38.80
Price
NT$45.19
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