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Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes enameled wire, power cable, and telecommunications products in Thailand, Singapore, Australia, the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, and other markets in the Asia Pacific region. The company offers copper rods; and telecommunications cable products, including copper-based and fiber optic cables for telephone and data transmissions; and armored and unarmored low voltage power transmission cable, which is used to transmit electricity to and within commercial and residential buildings, as well as to outdoor installations, such as streetlights, traffic signals, and other signs. It also provides enameled wire for use in the assembly of a range of electrical products consisting of oil-filled transformers, refrigerator motors, telephones, radios, televisions, fan motors, air conditioner compressors, and other electric appliances. In addition, the company distributes wire and cable products; and offers project engineering services in the supply, delivery, and installation of power cables, as well as fabrication services for converting raw materials to wire and cable products. It serves government organizations, electric contracting firms, electrical dealers, and wire and cable factories. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited is a subsidiary of Pacific Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd.

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Dividend Announcement

• Asia Pacific Wire & Cable announced a annually dividend of $0.08 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2018-11-30. Ex dividend date: 2018-09-13
• Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2018-09-13$0.08annually2018-11-30
2017-10-30$0.10annually2017-11-30

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Dividend per year

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Dividend Yield

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%. Interested in purchasing Asia Pacific Wire & Cable stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Financial Ratios

P/E ratio12.28
PEG ratio0.43
P/B ratio0.27
ROE2.22%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio2.21
Quick ratio1.25
Cash Ratio0.26

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Dividend FAQ

Does Asia Pacific Wire & Cable stock pay dividends?
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Asia Pacific Wire & Cable ever paid a dividend?
No, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Asia Pacific Wire & Cable pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Asia Pacific Wire & Cable would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will Asia Pacific Wire & Cable ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is Asia Pacific Wire & Cable a dividend aristocrat?
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is Asia Pacific Wire & Cable a dividend king?
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is Asia Pacific Wire & Cable a dividend stock?
No, Asia Pacific Wire & Cable is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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