Alps Alpine CoAPELY -5.79%65 Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates APELY with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,214 Hardware companies, Alps Alpine Co ranks better than 57.54% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alps Alpine Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
APELY'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.29 Max: 0.34
Current: 0.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Alps Alpine Co was 0.34. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.29.
APELY's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 57.54% of 2214
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs APELY: 0.21
Alps Alpine Co (OTCPK:APELY) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Alps Alpine Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alps Alpine Co's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Alps Alpine Co's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alps Alpine Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alps Alpine Co's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.21 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Alps Alpine Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.21 to 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #940 out of 2214 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is Alps Alpine Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Alps Alpine Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.21 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.34. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Alps Alpine Co's value of 0.21 is 22.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #940 out of 2214 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alps Alpine Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alps Alpine Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #940 out of 2214 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Alps Alpine Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Alps Alpine Co's value of 0.21 is 22.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Alps Alpine Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.21 to 0.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.27, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,214 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alps Alpine Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.21 is 22.2% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alps Alpine Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.21, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 0.29. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.33, compared to a current price of $25.70 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.21, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 22.2% below the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Alps Alpine Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alps Alpine Co (APELY), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 as of Dec. 2025. 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 $25.70 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.33.
GuruFocus considers Alps Alpine Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APELY:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.21 (28% below median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: $20.33 vs. price of $25.70 (26.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.2% below the Hardware median (#940 of 2214)
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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