China Wire & Cable CoTPE:1603 84 ROA % is 1.22% as of Dec. 2025, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 3.66. 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 2,497 Hardware companies, China Wire & Cable Co ranks better than 64.44% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. China Wire & Cable Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$148 Mil.
China Wire & Cable Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$12,113 Mil. Therefore, China Wire & Cable Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Wire & Cable Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1603'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.68 Med: 3.66 Max: 4.86
Current: 4.45
During the past 13 years, China Wire & Cable Co's highest ROA % was 4.86%. The lowest was 1.68%. And the median was 3.66%.
TPE:1603's ROA % is ranked better than 64.44% of 2497
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs TPE:1603: 4.45
China Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1603) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, China Wire & Cable Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Wire & Cable Co's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
China Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1603) has a ROA % of 1.22% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on China Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 3.66. Over the past decade, China Wire & Cable Co's ROA % has ranged from 1.68 to 4.86. According to the industry distribution chart, China Wire & Cable Co ranks #888 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is China Wire & Cable Co's ROA % too high?
China Wire & Cable Co's current ROA % of 1.22% is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 4.86. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.28. China Wire & Cable Co's value of 1.22% is 46.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Wire & Cable Co ranks #888 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 ROA % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, China Wire & Cable Co ranks #888 out of 2497 companies for ROA %. This puts China Wire & Cable Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.28. China Wire & Cable Co's value of 1.22% is 46.5% below this benchmark. Historically, China Wire & Cable Co's own ROA % has ranged from 1.68 to 4.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.66 vs. the industry median of 2.28, 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 ROA % for a Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.28, based on 2,497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Wire & Cable Co's current ROA % of 1.22% is 46.5% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on China Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Wire & Cable Co's current ROA % is 1.22%, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 3.66. 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 ROA % is 1.22%, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.66 and 46.5% below the Hardware industry median of 2.28. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1603), the current ROA % is 1.22% 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 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:
ROA %: 1.22% (67% below median its 10-year median of 3.66)
GF Value™: NT$49.43 vs. price of NT$32.35 (34.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.5% below the Hardware median (#888 of 2497)
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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