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Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (APW...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
BMG0535E1066
CUSIP
G0535E106
IPO Date
Mar 26, 1997

Highlights

Market Cap
$28.04M
Enterprise Value
$76.61M
EPS (TTM)
$0.18
PE Ratio
7.42
Total Revenue (TTM)
$505.16M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$38.23M
EBITDA (TTM)
$15.97M
Year Range
$1.31 - $2.34
ROA (TTM)
1.06%
ROE (TTM)
2.31%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (APWC) has returned -27.07% so far this year and -10.26% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, APWC has returned -1.87% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited

1D
0.74%
1M
-18.46%
YTD
-27.07%
6M
-33.98%
1Y
-10.26%
3Y*
-1.49%
5Y*
-19.00%
10Y*
-1.87%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 15, 2003, APWC's average daily return is +0.16%, while the average monthly return is +1.50%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.

Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Jan 2021 with a return of +120.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -52.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, APWC closed higher 36% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 27, 2009 with a return of +96.4%, while the worst single day was Feb 23, 2009 at -52.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-8.84%-1.89%-18.46%-27.07%
20251.94%0.67%0.36%6.24%-0.00%5.59%8.03%-0.63%12.88%-11.89%-6.89%10.35%26.74%
20247.77%1.48%0.73%-2.99%15.04%2.92%0.32%-9.12%7.27%5.81%18.29%-24.15%17.46%
202311.11%-9.37%-1.89%12.32%0.75%8.70%2.86%-7.22%-16.17%-4.29%0.75%-7.21%-13.01%
2022-33.82%29.36%4.21%-20.25%-11.13%-6.20%1.65%28.46%0.00%-18.99%4.02%8.15%-29.41%
2021120.27%10.84%-25.65%-19.60%30.56%-5.20%-18.45%5.20%-8.43%0.63%-15.14%-24.16%-8.11%

Benchmark Metrics

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited has an annualized alpha of 46.03%, beta of 0.20, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 16, 2003.

  • This stock participated in 110.19% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 60.13% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.20 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.00 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
46.03%
Beta
0.20
0.00
Upside Capture
60.13%
Downside Capture
110.19%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

APWC ranks 30 for risk / return — below 30% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


APWC Risk / Return Rank: 3030
Overall Rank
APWC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3030
Sharpe Ratio Rank
APWC Sortino Ratio Rank: 2929
Sortino Ratio Rank
APWC Omega Ratio Rank: 2929
Omega Ratio Rank
APWC Calmar Ratio Rank: 3131
Calmar Ratio Rank
APWC Martin Ratio Rank: 2929
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (APWC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


APWCBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.22

0.90

-1.11

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.01

1.39

-1.38

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.00

1.21

-0.21

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.29

1.40

-1.69

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.70

6.61

-7.30

Explore APWC risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%$0.00$0.02$0.04$0.06$0.08$0.10201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
Dividend$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.10

Dividend yield

0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%4.12%3.64%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited was 93.05%, occurring on Mar 23, 2009. Recovery took 415 trading sessions.

The current Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited drawdown is 81.89%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-93.05%Aug 6, 2007411Mar 23, 2009415Nov 11, 2010826
-86.93%Nov 12, 20102351Mar 18, 2020223Feb 4, 20212574
-84.55%Feb 9, 2021353Jul 5, 2022
-83.16%Jan 10, 2005264Jan 26, 2006358Jun 29, 2007622
-41.67%Nov 13, 2003119May 5, 2004145Dec 1, 2004264

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for APWC, comparing it with other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. Currently, APWC has a P/E ratio of 7.4. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for APWC relative to other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. Currently, APWC has a P/S ratio of 0.1. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for APWC in comparison with other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. Currently, APWC has a P/B value of 0.2. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items