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Alps Alpine CoSTU:ALE -0.84%81 Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.90% as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:ALE with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,363 Hardware companies, Alps Alpine Co ranks better than 68.31% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-18), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Alps Alpine Co is 2.90%.
As of today (2026-08-18), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Alps Alpine Co is 2.88%.
STU:ALE's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 68.31% of 1363
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs STU:ALE: 2.90
During the past 12 months, Alps Alpine Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 28.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Alps Alpine Co was 81.70% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was 7.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Alps Alpine Co (STU:ALE) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Alps Alpine Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
STU:ALE vs APH, GLW, TEL: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Alps Alpine Co's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Alps Alpine Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alps Alpine Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alps Alpine Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Alps Alpine Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Alps Alpine Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 32.000000
2026-03-30
2026-03-31
2026-06-26
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:EUR 0.005438
JPY 30.000000
2025-09-29
2025-09-30
2025-11-28
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:EUR 0.005758
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Alps Alpine Co's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.348032
/
11.80
=
2.95 %
Current Share Price is €11.80. Alps Alpine Co's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as €0.174016 * 2 = €0.348032.
Alps Alpine Co's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.346756
/
11.80
=
2.94 %
Current Share Price is €11.80. Alps Alpine Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is €0.346756.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.90% mean?
Alps Alpine Co (STU:ALE) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.90% as of Aug. 18, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #432 out of 1363 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Alps Alpine Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Alps Alpine Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.90%. The Hardware industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.65. Alps Alpine Co's value of 2.90% is 75.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #432 out of 1363 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alps Alpine Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alps Alpine Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #432 out of 1363 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Alps Alpine Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.65. Alps Alpine Co's value of 2.90% is 75.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Hardware company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Hardware companies is 1.65, based on 1,363 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alps Alpine Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.90% is 75.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alps Alpine Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alps Alpine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alps Alpine Co (STU:ALE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.71, compared to a current price of €11.80 — trading 53% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.90% and 75.8% above the Hardware industry median of 1.65. Alps Alpine Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alps Alpine Co (STU:ALE), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.90% as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Alps Alpine Co (STU:ALE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alps Alpine Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.80 is trading 53% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.71.
GuruFocus considers Alps Alpine Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:ALE:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.90%
GF Value™: €7.71 vs. price of €11.80 (53% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.8% above the Hardware median (#432 of 1363)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ALE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alps Alpine Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in businesses related to the components, sensors and communications, and modules and systems businesses. The company operates through three segments. The Component segment manufactures and sells electronic components such as switches, actuators, and haptics. The Module/System segment provides automotive modules, infotainment systems, displays, and related services. The Sensor Communication segment handles sensors and communication devices. The Others segment includes system development, office services, screws, as well as finance and leasing businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Module/System business segment.
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