Risk factor
Sufficiently resilient to price shocks
Profitability factor
Slightly undervalued vs peers
About
Ta Ya Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd. specializes in the production and distribution of a comprehensive range of electrical wires and cables, primarily serving Taiwan and various other Asian regions. Their extensive product line includes plastic cables designed for household electronics, power cords, low-voltage electrical grids, building installations, and control systems. They also manufacture durable rubber cables suitable for portable applications, demanding environments such as thermal and nuclear power plants, mine fields, and for use in motors, transformers, and general electrical distribution. For critical infrastructure, the company provides low-smoke nontoxic cables, essential for airports, hospitals, and mass transit systems. Safety-focused options extend to fire-resistant cables, deployed in electrical power networks, indoor fire safety setups, alarm systems, emergency power supplies, and broadcasting/communication systems. Similarly, heat-resistant cables are available for emergency power, various alarm systems, indoor fire safety, emergency lighting, and communication networks. Their power cable offerings encompass XPLE types for high-voltage transmission (e.g., for TPC), general electrical distribution, medium and low-voltage cables for factory power systems, and community distribution networks. Furthermore, Ta Ya supplies enameled wires vital for transformers, motors (including electric vehicle motors), generator windings, and relay coils. They also produce single and double-layer insulated winding wires, specifically for high-frequency and communication network transformers. Complementing their cable portfolio, the company provides communication and optical fiber cables, as well as alloy bars used in semiconductor testing. Beyond its core manufacturing, Ta Ya diversifies into real estate, engaging in the construction, sale, and leasing of both office and residential properties. Established in Tainan City, Taiwan, in 1955, the company was initially known as Ta Ya Enterprise before adopting its current name in 1967.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is undervalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, of fair value on EV/EBITD.
Target Price
The average target price of 1609.TW is 41 and suggests 10% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommendation