ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.38%.
As of today (2026-06-26), Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's WACC % is 8.33%. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's ROC % is 3.61% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (NAS:APWC) ROC % Explanation
ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's WACC % is 8.33%. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's ROC % is 3.61% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of 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.
* 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.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 (APWC) has a ROC % of 3.38% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Asia Pacific Wire & Cable and its competitors.
Is Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's ROC % too high?
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's current ROC % is 3.38%. The Industrial Products industry median ROC % is 5.23. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's value of 3.38% is 35.3% below this industry median. Overall, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has a GF Score™ 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 ROC % compare to PPSI and CBAT?
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's ROC % of 3.38% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.23. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's value of 3.38% is 35.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROC % among Industrial Products companies is 5.23, based on 3,040 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's current ROC % of 3.38% is 35.3% 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 ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Asia Pacific Wire & Cable and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROC % is 5.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's current ROC % is 3.38%. 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 $1.82 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 3.38% and 35.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 5.23. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC), the current ROC % is 3.38% 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.82 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.67.
GuruFocus considers Asia Pacific Wire & Cable to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for APWC:
ROC %: 3.38%
GF Value™: $1.67 vs. price of $1.82 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.3% below the Industrial Products median
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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