Alps Alpine Co (HAM:ALE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.16 (As of Sep. 05, 2026) — Near Median

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HAM:ALE Alps Alpine Co Ltd HAM:ALE
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Price €12.00
GF Value €8.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Alps Alpine Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Alps Alpine Co HAM:ALE -0.83% 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates HAM:ALE with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,930 Hardware companies, Alps Alpine Co ranks better than 66.58% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-05), Alps Alpine Co's current share price is €12.00. Alps Alpine Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.34. Alps Alpine Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.16.

The historical rank and industry rank for Alps Alpine Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:ALE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64   Med: 1.11   Max: 4.31
Current: 1.2

During the past years, Alps Alpine Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.31. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.11.

HAM:ALE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
66.58% of 1930 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.08 vs HAM:ALE: 1.20

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Alps Alpine Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.503. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €10.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Alps Alpine Co  (HAM:ALE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Alps Alpine Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Alps Alpine Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alps Alpine Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Alps Alpine Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Alps Alpine Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.93 0.86 0.74 0.85 1.10

Alps Alpine Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.86 1.02 1.07 1.10 0.00

HAM:ALE vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Alps Alpine Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alps Alpine Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alps Alpine Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Alps Alpine Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Alps Alpine Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=12.00/10.34
=1.16

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Alps Alpine Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=12.503/112.7000*112.7000
=12.503

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Alps Alpine Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 9.398 98.100 10.797
201609 9.868 98.000 11.348
201612 10.379 98.400 11.887
201703 10.768 98.100 12.371
201706 10.632 98.500 12.165
201709 10.873 98.800 12.403
201712 11.514 99.400 13.055
201803 11.770 99.200 13.372
201806 11.921 99.200 13.543
201809 12.309 99.900 13.886
201812 12.626 99.700 14.272
201903 13.800 99.700 15.599
201906 13.609 99.800 15.368
201909 14.051 100.100 15.820
201912 13.737 100.500 15.405
202003 13.352 100.300 15.003
202006 12.724 99.900 14.354
202009 12.595 99.900 14.209
202012 12.662 99.300 14.371
202103 12.877 99.900 14.527
202106 12.447 99.500 14.098
202109 13.025 100.100 14.665
202112 13.990 100.100 15.751
202203 14.398 101.100 16.050
202206 13.847 101.800 15.330
202209 14.312 103.100 15.645
202212 13.721 104.100 14.855
202303 13.542 104.400 14.619
202306 12.929 105.200 13.851
202309 13.036 106.200 13.834
202312 11.827 106.800 12.480
202403 11.684 107.200 12.283
202406 11.581 108.200 12.063
202409 11.670 108.900 12.077
202412 12.177 110.700 12.397
202503 12.493 111.100 12.673
202506 11.764 111.700 11.869
202509 12.172 112.000 12.248
202512 12.290 113.000 12.257
202603 12.503 112.700 12.503

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.16 mean?
Alps Alpine Co (HAM:ALE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.16 as of Sep. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, Alps Alpine Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 4.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #645 out of 1930 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is Alps Alpine Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Alps Alpine Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.16 is near median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 4.31. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Alps Alpine Co's value of 1.16 is 44.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #645 out of 1930 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alps Alpine Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alps Alpine Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #645 out of 1930 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Alps Alpine Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Alps Alpine Co's value of 1.16 is 44.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Alps Alpine Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 4.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Alps Alpine Co has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.08, based on 1,930 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alps Alpine Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.16 is 44.2% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alps Alpine Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.11. 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 (HAM:ALE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.74, compared to a current price of €12.00 — trading 37.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 44.2% below the Hardware industry median of 2.08. Alps Alpine Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alps Alpine Co (HAM:ALE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 as of Sep. 05, 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 (HAM:ALE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alps Alpine Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.00 is trading 37.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.74. GuruFocus considers Alps Alpine Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:ALE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.16 (near median its 10-year median of 1.11)
  • GF Value™: €8.74 vs. price of €12.00 (37.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.2% below the Hardware median (#645 of 1930)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:ALE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alps Alpine Co Business Description

Address 1-7 Yukiya Otsukacho, Ota-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 145-8501
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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