Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) ROCE %: 12.89% (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1608 Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Ltd TPE:1608
79 GF Score
Price NT$32.80
GF Value NT$26.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ROCE %?

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co TPE:1608 -3.53% 79 ROCE % is 12.89% as of Dec. 2025. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.89%.

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co  (TPE:1608) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ROCE % Related Terms

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's ROCE % 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.

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ROCE % Chart

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ROCE % Calculation

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=2668.292/( ( (13855.951 - 3896.534) + (16533.902 - 4854.45) )/ 2 )
=2668.292/( (9959.417+11679.452)/ 2 )
=2668.292/10819.4345
=24.66 %

Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1484.34/( ( (15972.454 - 4622.196) + (16533.902 - 4854.45) )/ 2 )
=1484.34/( ( 11350.258 + 11679.452 )/ 2 )
=1484.34/11514.855
=12.89 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 12.89% mean?
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) has a ROCE % of 12.89% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's ROCE % too high?
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current ROCE % is 12.89%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.10. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's value of 12.89% is 81.5% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to VRT and BE?
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's ROCE % of 12.89% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.10. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's value of 12.89% is 81.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.10, based on 3,032 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current ROCE % of 12.89% is 81.5% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current ROCE % is 12.89%. 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 ROCE % is 12.89% and 81.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 7.10. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608), the current ROCE % is 12.89% 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:

  • ROCE %: 12.89%
  • GF Value™: NT$26.52 vs. price of NT$32.80 (23.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.5% above the Industrial Products median

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 Business Description

Address No. 170, Chung Cheng 4th Road, Kaohsiung, TWN
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.
79GF Score

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