Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp Ltd (APWC)vsGE Aerospace (GE)
APWC
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp Ltd
$1.33
-2.92%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $59.70M
GE
GE Aerospace
$328.00
+0.76%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $331.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
GE Aerospace generates 9192% more annual revenue ($48.31B vs $519.94M). GE leads profitability with a 17.9% profit margin vs 1.3%. APWC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. APWC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
APWC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
GE
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-15.1%
Fair Value
$1.46
Current Price
$1.33
$0.13 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GE.
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
Revenue surging 30.1% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 48 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 20.2%
Revenue surging 24.7% year-over-year
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
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%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 18.4x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APWC
The strongest argument for APWC centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 30.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : GE
The strongest argument for GE centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.9% and operating margin at 20.2%. Revenue growth of 24.7% 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 : GE
The primary concerns for GE are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APWC profiles as a hypergrowth stock while GE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.35 — expect wider price swings.
APWC is growing revenue faster at 30.1% — sustainability is the question.
GE generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
APWC scores higher overall (63/100 vs 59/100) and 30.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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.
GE Aerospace
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
General Electric Company (GE) is an American multinational conglomerate incorporated in New York City and headquartered in Boston. As of 2018, the company operates through the following segments: aviation, healthcare, power, renewable energy, digital industry, additive manufacturing and venture capital and finance.
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