Asia Pacific Wire & CableAPWC +2.50%61 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates APWC with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 61/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $1.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,068 Industrial Products companies, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable ranks worse than 61.83% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.7 Mil. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $404.2 Mil. Therefore, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
APWC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.73 Med: 0.97 Max: 2.78
Current: 1.72
During the past 13 years, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 2.78%. The lowest was -0.73%. And the median was 0.97%.
APWC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 61.83% of 3068
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.245
vs APWC: 1.72
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (NAS:APWC) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companyÂ’s earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companyÂ’s tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
APWC vs CBAT, OESX, PPSI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.42% mean?
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.42% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Asia Pacific Wire & Cable and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 0.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable ranks #1897 out of 3068 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.42% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.97. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's value of 1.42% is 56.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable ranks #1897 out of 3068 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has a GF Scoreâ„¢ 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CBAT and OESX?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable ranks #1897 out of 3068 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Asia Pacific Wire & Cable in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's value of 1.42% is 56.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 3.25, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.25, based on 3,068 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.42% is 56.2% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Asia Pacific Wire & Cable and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.42%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 0.97. 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 $1.64 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.42%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 56.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 3.25. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.42% as of Mar. 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 $1.64 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.67.
GuruFocus considers Asia Pacific Wire & Cable to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for APWC:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.42% (46% above median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: $1.67 vs. price of $1.64 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.2% below the Industrial Products median (#1897 of 3068)
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 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.
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