Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp Ltd (APWC)vsCaterpillar Inc (CAT)
APWC
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp Ltd
$1.57
-0.63%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $64.73M
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$810.05
+9.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $414.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 13638% more annual revenue ($67.59B vs $492.00M). CAT leads profitability with a 13.1% profit margin vs 0.6%. APWC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. CAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
APWC
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
CAT
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+70.8%
Fair Value
$5.76
Current Price
$1.57
$4.19 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CAT.
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 44 in profit
18.0% revenue growth
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.5% — below average capital efficiency
0.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 17.7x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : CAT
The strongest argument for CAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : CAT
The primary concerns for CAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 44.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.03 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APWC profiles as a value stock while CAT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — expect wider price swings.
CAT is growing revenue faster at 18.0% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CAT scores higher overall (55/100 vs 47/100) and 18.0% revenue growth. APWC offers better value entry with a 70.8% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
Caterpillar Inc
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Caterpillar Inc. (often shortened to CAT) is an American Fortune 100 corporation that designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, markets, and sells machinery, engines, financial products, and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network.
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