China Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1603) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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TPE:1603 China Wire & Cable Co Ltd TPE:1603
87 GF Score
Price NT$30.30
GF Value NT$46.13
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is China Wire & Cable Co Profitability Rank?

China Wire & Cable Co TPE:1603 +0.17% 87 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates TPE:1603 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$46.13 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

China Wire & Cable Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

China Wire & Cable Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 13.77%. As of today, China Wire & Cable Co's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


China Wire & Cable Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


TPE:1603 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, China Wire & Cable Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, China Wire & Cable Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Wire & Cable Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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China Wire & Cable Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

China Wire & Cable Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

China Wire & Cable Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=207.082 / 1504.077
=13.77 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

China Wire & Cable Co has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

China Wire & Cable Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
China Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1603) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, China Wire & Cable Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is China Wire & Cable Co's Profitability Rank too high?
China Wire & Cable Co's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, China Wire & Cable Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Wire & Cable Co's Profitability Rank compare to SNX and ARW?
China Wire & Cable Co's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, China Wire & Cable Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Hardware company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. China Wire & Cable Co's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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$46.13, compared to a current price of NT$30.30 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. China Wire & Cable Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1603), the current Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 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$30.30 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$46.13. GuruFocus considers China Wire & Cable Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1603:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: NT$46.13 vs. price of NT$30.30 (34.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Zhongshan North Road, 4th Floor, No. 58, Section 3, Jhongshan District, Taipei, TWN
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.
87GF Score

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