Hua Eng Wire & Cable CoTPE:1608 -3.53%79 ROA % is 7.89% as of Dec. 2025, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 4.19. GuruFocus rates TPE:1608 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$26.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,081 Industrial Products companies, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks better than 95.75% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,283 Mil.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$16,253 Mil. Therefore, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1608'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.1 Med: 4.19 Max: 15.52
Current: 15.52
During the past 13 years, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's highest ROA % was 15.52%. The lowest was -5.10%. And the median was 4.19%.
TPE:1608's ROA % is ranked better than 95.75% of 3081
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.06
vs TPE:1608: 15.52
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) 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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hua Eng 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.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hua Eng 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.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) has a ROA % of 7.89% 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 Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. This is 88% above median its historical median of 4.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks #131 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.3%.
Is Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's ROA % too high?
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current ROA % of 7.89% is 88% above median its 10-year median of 4.19. The Industrial Products industry median ROA % is 3.06. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's value of 7.89% is 157.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks #131 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's ROA % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks #131 out of 3081 companies for ROA %. This places Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.06. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's value of 7.89% is 157.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.19 vs. the industry median of 3.06, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co has consistently been above 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.06, based on 3,081 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. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current ROA % of 7.89% is 157.8% above 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 Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current ROA % is 7.89%, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 4.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.52, compared to a current price of NT$32.80 — trading 23.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.89%, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 4.19 and 157.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.06. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608), the current ROA % is 7.89% 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 Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$32.80 is trading 23.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.52.
GuruFocus considers Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1608:
ROA %: 7.89% (88% above median its 10-year median of 4.19)
GF Value™: NT$26.52 vs. price of NT$32.80 (23.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 157.8% above the Industrial Products median (#131 of 3081)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1608 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Ltd is engaged in the processing, manufacture, sale and construction of wire, cable and copper products. The company operates through three segments: Wire, Cable, and Copper. The Wire segment is responsible for producing oxygen-free copper wire and related products. The Cable segment, on the other hand, focuses on producing power cables, communication cables, and optical fiber cables. The company's Copper segment is engaged in producing copper plate. The company's other reportable segments are mainly involved in project contracting and material trading. The Cable segment generates the majority of the company's revenue. Geographically the company generates revenue from Taiwan, which contributes key revenue, Mainland China, and Others.
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