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Alps Alpine CoAPELY 77 Cash-to-Debt is 1.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates APELY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,483 Hardware companies, Alps Alpine Co ranks better than 50.22% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Alps Alpine Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.67.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Alps Alpine Cocould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alps Alpine Co's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
APELY'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 1.3 Max: 1.88
Current: 1.4
During the past 13 years, Alps Alpine Co's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.88. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 1.30.
APELY's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 50.22% of 2483
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.38
vs APELY: 1.40
Alps Alpine Co (OTCPK:APELY) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Alps Alpine Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Alps Alpine Co Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alps Alpine Co's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Alps Alpine Co's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alps Alpine Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alps Alpine Co's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* 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.
Alps Alpine Co (APELY) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.67 as of Mar. 2026. This is 28% above median its historical median of 1.30. Over the past decade, Alps Alpine Co's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.69 to 1.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #1236 out of 2483 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Alps Alpine Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Alps Alpine Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.67 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 1.88. The Hardware industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.38. Alps Alpine Co's value of 1.67 is 21% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #1236 out of 2483 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alps Alpine Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alps Alpine Co's Cash-to-Debt compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #1236 out of 2483 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Alps Alpine Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.38. Alps Alpine Co's value of 1.67 is 21% above this benchmark. Historically, Alps Alpine Co's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.69 to 1.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 1.38, 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 Cash-to-Debt for a Hardware company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Hardware companies is 1.38, based on 2,483 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alps Alpine Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.67 is 21% 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Hardware industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alps Alpine Co's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.67, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 1.30. 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 Cash-to-Debt is 1.67, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 21% above the Hardware industry median of 1.38. Alps Alpine Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alps Alpine Co (APELY), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.67 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:
Cash-to-Debt: 1.67 (28% above median its 10-year median of 1.30)
GF Value™: $18.34 vs. price of $26.92 (46.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21% above the Hardware median (#1236 of 2483)
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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