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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 47.66%.
The industry rank for Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1608's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 82.34% of 2882
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.165
vs TPE:1608: 47.66
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co 3-Year RORE % Historical 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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) has a 3-Year RORE % of 47.66 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks #509 out of 2882 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 47.66. The Industrial Products industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.17. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's value of 47.66 is 822.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks #509 out of 2882 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 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks #509 out of 2882 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.17. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's value of 47.66 is 822.7% 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 3-Year RORE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Industrial Products companies is 5.17, based on 2,882 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 47.66 is 822.7% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 47.66. 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$26.55, compared to a current price of NT$32.25 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 47.66 and 822.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.17. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608), the current 3-Year RORE % is 47.66 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$32.25 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.55.
GuruFocus considers Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1608:
3-Year RORE %: 47.66
GF Value™: NT$26.55 vs. price of NT$32.25 (21.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 822.7% above the Industrial Products median (#509 of 2882)
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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