Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $1.88 | Market Cap: $38.8 MilSector: Industrials | Industry: Electrical Components & Equipment
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $1.88Market Cap: $38.8 MilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Electrical Components & Equipment
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 12%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.6% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -9.9%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -30% | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 54% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -3.5% |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 12%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.6% |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -9.9%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -30% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 54% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -3.5% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
APWC Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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For the approximate period from August 31, 2025, to the most recent available information, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC) saw its stock increase by approximately 4.19% over the last week. This movement can be attributed to several key factors:
**1. Positive Q3 2025 Financial Results.** Asia Pacific Wire & Cable announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, with reports indicating Q4 revenue of $128.4 million, a 5% year-over-year increase, and EPS of $0.05, a 17% year-over-year increase.
**2. Plans for a Rights Offering to Shareholders.** The company announced plans for a rights offering to shareholders, an event that can influence investor sentiment and stock valuation.
**3. Appointment of a New Chief Financial Officer.** Ben Lee was appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer for Asia Pacific Wire & Cable in May 2025, a significant management change that could be viewed positively by the market.
**4. Strategic Efforts to Reduce Working Capital and Inventory Levels.** The company has been making efforts to reduce its working capital and inventory levels, suggesting a focus on improving operational efficiency and financial health.
**5. Impact of Copper Prices on Gross Profit.** An increase in copper prices had a significant impact on the company's gross profit during the recent quarter, which, depending on market perception and the company's ability to manage costs, could affect stock performance.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| APWC Return | 61% | -8% | -29% | -13% | 17% | 28% | 36% |
| Peers Return | 19% | 25% | -5% | 97% | 74% | 25% | 504% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| APWC Win Rate | 42% | 42% | 50% | 50% | 75% | 70% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 55% | 65% | 40% | 65% | 63% | 66% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| APWC Max Drawdown | -33% | -11% | -43% | -15% | 0% | -5% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -49% | -8% | -35% | -8% | -7% | -28% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: POWL, ETN, EMR, VRT, AME.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | APWC | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -84.6% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 547.4% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -53.2% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 113.8% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 70 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -57.1% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 133.2% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 412 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -93.0% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 1338.0% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 598 days | 1480 days |
Compare to POWL, ETN, EMR, VRT, AME
In The Past
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's stock fell -84.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/8/2021. A -84.6% loss requires a 547.4% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 7.3% | 7.3% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.3% | 2.3% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 7.3% | 7.3% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.3% | 2.3% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 189.05 |
| Mkt Cap | 57.2 |
| Rev LTM | 8,430 |
| Op Inc LTM | 1,811 |
| FCF LTM | 1,504 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 1,303 |
| CFO LTM | 1,664 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 1,450 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 8.5% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 17.9% |
| Rev Chg Q | 7.0% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.7% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 18.9% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 16.4% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.2% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 15.7% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 15.2% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 13.3% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 12.6% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 57.2 |
| P/S | 4.8 |
| P/EBIT | 23.4 |
| P/E | 28.9 |
| P/CFO | 24.9 |
| Total Yield | 4.0% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.3% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 3.7% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | 0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -4.9% |
| 3M Rtn | 7.0% |
| 6M Rtn | 15.9% |
| 12M Rtn | 9.7% |
| 3Y Rtn | 81.1% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -4.8% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -0.2% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 1.2% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -10.2% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 10.9% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 6302025 | 8142025 | 6-K 6/30/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3312025 | 20-F 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 12022024 | 6-K 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8262024 | 6-K 6/30/2024 |
| 12312023 | 4292024 | 20-F 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 1032024 | 6-K 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 9252023 | 6-K 6/30/2023 |
| 12312022 | 4252023 | 20-F 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 1032023 | 6-K 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 9092022 | 6-K 6/30/2022 |
| 12312021 | 4292022 | 20-F 12/31/2021 |
| 6302021 | 11192021 | 6-K 6/30/2021 |
| 12312020 | 4292021 | 20-F 12/31/2020 |
| 9302020 | 3022021 | 6-K 9/30/2020 |
| 6302020 | 9042020 | 6-K 6/30/2020 |
| 12312019 | 4292020 | 20-F 12/31/2019 |
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