Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp Ltd (APWC)vsVertiv Holdings Co (VRT)
APWC
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp Ltd
$1.36
-2.16%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $57.31M
VRT
Vertiv Holdings Co
$257.06
+3.60%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $98.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vertiv Holdings Co generates 2067% more annual revenue ($11.48B vs $529.68M). VRT leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 1.3%. APWC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. VRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
APWC
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
VRT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-13.5%
Fair Value
$1.48
Current Price
$1.36
$0.12 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VRT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Earnings expanding 53.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 20.4%
Revenue surging 24.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.2% — below average capital efficiency
1.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.5%
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 20.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : VRT
The strongest argument for VRT centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 20.4%. Revenue growth of 24.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : APWC
The primary concerns for APWC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VRT
The primary concerns for VRT are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 56.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APWC profiles as a value stock while VRT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VRT carries more volatility with a beta of 2.08 — expect wider price swings.
VRT is growing revenue faster at 24.1% — sustainability is the question.
VRT generates stronger free cash flow (925M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VRT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 15.1% margins and 24.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" 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.
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.
Vertiv Holdings Co
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Vertiv Holdings Co designs, manufactures and services critical digital infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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