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Alps Alpine CoAPELY 79 Days Sales Outstanding is 69.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 65.16. GuruFocus rates APELY with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, Alps Alpine Co ranks better than 62.78% on this metric.
Alps Alpine Co's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,097 Mil. Alps Alpine Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,445 Mil.
Hence, Alps Alpine Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 69.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alps Alpine Co's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
APELY'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 59.59 Med: 65.16 Max: 69.24
Current: 62.28
During the past 13 years, Alps Alpine Co's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 69.24. The lowest was 59.59. And the median was 65.16.
APELY's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 62.78% of 2469
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 73.64
vs APELY: 62.28
Alps Alpine Co's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Mar. 2025 (60.08) to Mar. 2026 (69.27).
Alps Alpine Co (OTCPK:APELY) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Alps Alpine Co Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Alps Alpine Co Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alps Alpine Co's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
APELY vs APH, GLW, TEL: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Alps Alpine Co's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alps Alpine Co's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alps Alpine Co's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Days Sales Outstanding of 69.27 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 65.16. Over the past decade, Alps Alpine Co's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 59.59 to 69.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #919 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Alps Alpine Co's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Alps Alpine Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 69.27 is near median its 10-year median of 65.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.59 to a high of 69.24. The Hardware industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.64. Alps Alpine Co's value of 69.27 is 5.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #919 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alps Alpine Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alps Alpine Co's Days Sales Outstanding compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #919 out of 2469 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Alps Alpine Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.64. Alps Alpine Co's value of 69.27 is 5.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Alps Alpine Co's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 59.59 to 69.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.16 vs. the industry median of 73.64, 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Hardware company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Hardware companies is 73.64, based on 2,469 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alps Alpine Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 69.27 is 5.9% 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alps Alpine Co's current Days Sales Outstanding is 69.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 65.16. 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 $18.33, compared to a current price of $27.72 — trading 51.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 69.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 65.16 and 5.9% below the Hardware industry median of 73.64. Alps Alpine Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alps Alpine Co (APELY), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 69.27 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 $27.72 is trading 51.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.33.
GuruFocus considers Alps Alpine Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APELY:
Days Sales Outstanding: 69.27 (near median its 10-year median of 65.16)
GF Value™: $18.33 vs. price of $27.72 (51.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.9% below the Hardware median (#919 of 2469)
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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