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Alps Alpine CoAPELY 76 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 5.90. GuruFocus rates APELY with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,387 Hardware companies, Alps Alpine Co ranks better than 59.53% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Alps Alpine Co's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Alps Alpine Co was 21.40% per year. The lowest was -17.70% per year. And the median was 5.90% per year.
Alps Alpine Co (OTCPK:APELY) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Alps Alpine Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
APELY vs APH, GLW, TEL: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Alps Alpine Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate 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 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alps Alpine Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alps Alpine Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Alps Alpine Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.80% mean?
Alps Alpine Co (APELY) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.80% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #966 out of 2387 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Alps Alpine Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Alps Alpine Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.80% is near median its 10-year median of 5.90. The Hardware industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.60. Alps Alpine Co's value of 5.80% is 61.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #966 out of 2387 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alps Alpine Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alps Alpine Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #966 out of 2387 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Alps Alpine Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.60. Alps Alpine Co's value of 5.80% is 61.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.90 vs. the industry median of 3.60, Alps Alpine Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Hardware company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Hardware companies is 3.60, based on 2,387 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alps Alpine Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.80% is 61.1% 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 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alps Alpine Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.90. 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 (APELY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.34, compared to a current price of $26.92 — trading 46.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.90 and 61.1% above the Hardware industry median of 3.60. Alps Alpine Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alps Alpine Co (APELY), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.80% as of Mar. 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 (APELY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alps Alpine Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.92 is trading 46.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.34.
GuruFocus considers Alps Alpine Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APELY:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 5.80% (near median its 10-year median of 5.90)
GF Value™: $18.34 vs. price of $26.92 (46.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.1% above the Hardware median (#966 of 2387)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APELY 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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