Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsAsia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp Ltd (APWC)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$342.87
-3.79%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.45B
APWC
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp Ltd
$1.43
-1.04%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $57.11M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Advanced Energy Industries Inc generates 266% more annual revenue ($1.80B vs $492.00M). AEIS leads profitability with a 8.3% profit margin vs 0.6%. APWC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. APWC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 47/100 (D+).
AEIS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
APWC
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-847.4%
Fair Value
$32.59
Current Price
$342.87
$310.28 premium
Margin of Safety
-76.8%
Fair Value
$0.95
Current Price
$1.43
$0.48 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
17.8% revenue growth
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.5x book value
1.0% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.5% — below average capital efficiency
0.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEIS
The strongest argument for AEIS centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : APWC
The strongest argument for APWC centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AEIS
The primary concerns for AEIS are Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 91.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : APWC
The primary concerns for APWC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 0.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEIS profiles as a growth stock while APWC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AEIS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
AEIS is growing revenue faster at 17.8% — sustainability is the question.
AEIS generates stronger free cash flow (45M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AEIS scores higher overall (47/100 vs 47/100) and 17.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells and supports precision energy conversion, measurement and control solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp Ltd
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited manufactures and distributes telecommunications, power cables and electronic and enameled cable products in Singapore, Thailand, Australia, the People's Republic of China and other markets in the Asia Pacific region. The company is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.
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