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APWC vs. BWEN, INHD, AQMS, HWM, and MT

Should you buy Asia Pacific Wire & Cable stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Asia Pacific Wire & Cable with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Asia Pacific Wire & Cable include Broadwind Energy (BWEN), Inno (INHD), Aqua Metals (AQMS), Howmet Aerospace (HWM), and ArcelorMittal (MT). These companies are all part of the "steel works" industry.

How does Asia Pacific Wire & Cable compare to Broadwind Energy?

Broadwind Energy (NASDAQ:BWEN) and Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (NASDAQ:APWC) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.

Broadwind Energy presently has a consensus target price of $6.00, indicating a potential upside of 24.22%. Given Broadwind Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Broadwind Energy is more favorable than Asia Pacific Wire & Cable.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Broadwind Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Broadwind Energy has a net margin of 3.30% compared to Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's net margin of 1.27%. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's return on equity of 2.18% beat Broadwind Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Broadwind Energy3.30% -2.05% -1.09%
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable 1.27%2.18%1.37%

Broadwind Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Asia Pacific Wire & Cable. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Broadwind Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Broadwind Energy$158.05M0.72$5.24M$0.2221.95
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable$519.94M0.06$3.67M$0.305.27

33.3% of Broadwind Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.0% of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable shares are held by institutional investors. 6.1% of Broadwind Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Broadwind Energy has a beta of 1.74, suggesting that its share price is 74% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has a beta of 0.62, suggesting that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Broadwind Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Asia Pacific Wire & Cable. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Broadwind Energy and 4 mentions for Asia Pacific Wire & Cable. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat Broadwind Energy's score of 0.36 indicating that Asia Pacific Wire & Cable is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Broadwind Energy
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Summary

Broadwind Energy beats Asia Pacific Wire & Cable on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Asia Pacific Wire & Cable compare to Inno?

Inno (NASDAQ:INHD) and Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (NASDAQ:APWC) are both small-cap steel works companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has higher revenue and earnings than Inno. Inno is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Asia Pacific Wire & Cable, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Inno$2.85M34.92-$7.08M-$149.09N/A
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable$519.94M0.06$3.67M$0.305.27

0.2% of Inno shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.0% of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Inno shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Inno
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable had 3 more articles in the media than Inno. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Asia Pacific Wire & Cable and 1 mentions for Inno. Inno's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's score of 1.55 indicating that Inno is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Inno Very Positive
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Very Positive

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has a net margin of 1.27% compared to Inno's net margin of -86.76%. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's return on equity of 2.18% beat Inno's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Inno-86.76% -13.08% -12.84%
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable 1.27%2.18%1.37%

Inno has a beta of -24.62, indicating that its stock price is 2,562% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable beats Inno on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Asia Pacific Wire & Cable compare to Aqua Metals?

Aqua Metals (NASDAQ:AQMS) and Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (NASDAQ:APWC) are both small-cap steel works companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has a net margin of 1.27% compared to Aqua Metals' net margin of 0.00%. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's return on equity of 2.18% beat Aqua Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aqua MetalsN/A -185.00% -129.28%
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable 1.27%2.18%1.37%

Aqua Metals has a beta of 0.29, indicating that its stock price is 71% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aqua Metals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

22.0% of Aqua Metals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.0% of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable shares are held by institutional investors. 7.1% of Aqua Metals shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has higher revenue and earnings than Aqua Metals. Aqua Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Asia Pacific Wire & Cable, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aqua Metals$30K320.68-$22.65M-$10.85N/A
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable$519.94M0.06$3.67M$0.305.27

In the previous week, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable had 2 more articles in the media than Aqua Metals. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Asia Pacific Wire & Cable and 2 mentions for Aqua Metals. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat Aqua Metals' score of 0.93 indicating that Asia Pacific Wire & Cable is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Aqua Metals
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Summary

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable beats Aqua Metals on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Asia Pacific Wire & Cable compare to Howmet Aerospace?

Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) and Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (NASDAQ:APWC) are both steel works companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

Howmet Aerospace currently has a consensus price target of $293.21, indicating a potential upside of 1.42%. Given Howmet Aerospace's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Howmet Aerospace is more favorable than Asia Pacific Wire & Cable.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Howmet Aerospace
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

90.5% of Howmet Aerospace shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.0% of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Howmet Aerospace shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Howmet Aerospace has a net margin of 20.23% compared to Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's net margin of 1.27%. Howmet Aerospace's return on equity of 29.27% beat Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Howmet Aerospace20.23% 29.27% 13.20%
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable 1.27%2.18%1.37%

Howmet Aerospace has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Howmet Aerospace has higher revenue and earnings than Asia Pacific Wire & Cable. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Howmet Aerospace, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Howmet Aerospace$8.62B13.41$1.51B$4.3167.07
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable$519.94M0.06$3.67M$0.305.27

In the previous week, Howmet Aerospace had 23 more articles in the media than Asia Pacific Wire & Cable. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Howmet Aerospace and 4 mentions for Asia Pacific Wire & Cable. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat Howmet Aerospace's score of 1.52 indicating that Asia Pacific Wire & Cable is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Howmet Aerospace
24 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Howmet Aerospace pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Howmet Aerospace pays out 11.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable pays out 26.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Howmet Aerospace has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

Summary

Howmet Aerospace beats Asia Pacific Wire & Cable on 17 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Asia Pacific Wire & Cable compare to ArcelorMittal?

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (NASDAQ:APWC) and ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT) are both steel works companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

ArcelorMittal has a consensus price target of $68.40, suggesting a potential upside of 2.17%. Given ArcelorMittal's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe ArcelorMittal is more favorable than Asia Pacific Wire & Cable.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
ArcelorMittal
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

ArcelorMittal has a net margin of 4.71% compared to Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's net margin of 1.27%. ArcelorMittal's return on equity of 4.77% beat Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable1.27% 2.18% 1.37%
ArcelorMittal 4.71%4.77%2.75%

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. ArcelorMittal pays an annual dividend of $0.51 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable pays out 26.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ArcelorMittal pays out 13.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

ArcelorMittal has higher revenue and earnings than Asia Pacific Wire & Cable. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ArcelorMittal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable$519.94M0.06$3.67M$0.305.27
ArcelorMittal$61.35B0.85$3.15B$3.8117.57

1.0% of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.3% of ArcelorMittal shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of ArcelorMittal shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, ArcelorMittal had 6 more articles in the media than Asia Pacific Wire & Cable. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for ArcelorMittal and 4 mentions for Asia Pacific Wire & Cable. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's average media sentiment score of 1.55 beat ArcelorMittal's score of 0.80 indicating that Asia Pacific Wire & Cable is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
ArcelorMittal
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has a beta of 0.62, suggesting that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ArcelorMittal has a beta of 1.55, suggesting that its stock price is 55% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

ArcelorMittal beats Asia Pacific Wire & Cable on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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APWC vs. The Competition

MetricAsia Pacific Wire & CableWIRE&CABLE PRDS IndustryIndustrials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$30.72M$2.17B$9.48B$12.25B
Dividend YieldN/A1.00%3.49%9.79%
P/E Ratio5.2711.2927.1423.64
Price / Sales0.060.802,003.1689.03
Price / Cash3.056.4827.1059.64
Price / Book0.141.724.396.07
Net Income$3.67M$75.34M$794.27M$331.99M
7 Day Performance8.22%4.56%0.34%-0.63%
1 Month Performance-11.73%-10.38%-0.06%-2.00%
1 Year Performance-13.71%-12.54%12.94%13.62%

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
APWC
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable
2.1701 of 5 stars
$1.58
+6.0%
N/A-14.4%$30.72M$519.94M5.271,175
BWEN
Broadwind Energy
2.4488 of 5 stars
$4.92
-3.3%
$6.00
+22.0%
+90.9%$119.13M$158.05M22.36490
INHD
Inno
0.5867 of 5 stars
$39.49
flat
N/AN/A$99.54M$2.85MN/A11
AQMS
Aqua Metals
0.7148 of 5 stars
$2.76
+0.4%
N/A-50.0%$9.78M$30KN/A20
HWM
Howmet Aerospace
3.8004 of 5 stars
$278.91
+0.8%
$293.21
+5.1%
+54.8%$110.74B$8.62B64.7125,430

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