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Alps Alpine CoAPELY 80 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 15.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates APELY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 984 Hardware companies, Alps Alpine Co ranks better than 68.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alps Alpine Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
APELY'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37 Med: 7 Max: 81.7
Current: 15.7
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Alps Alpine Co was 81.70% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was 7.00% per year.
APELY's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 68.19% of 984
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 7.65
vs APELY: 15.70
During the past 12 months, Alps Alpine Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 28.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% 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 dividends per share growth rate.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Alps Alpine Co Ltd is 1.56, which seems too high.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Alps Alpine Co was 8.99. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.42.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Alps Alpine Co Ltd is 1.56, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Alps Alpine Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.395126
2026-03-31
2026-03-31
2026-07-10
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.382743
2025-09-30
2025-09-30
2025-12-12
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Alps Alpine Co's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $26.919.
Alps Alpine Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.777869.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Alps Alpine Co was 5.42%. The lowest was 0.84%. And the median was 1.98%.
* 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
APELY vs APH, GLW, TEL: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Alps Alpine Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend 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 Dividend Growth Rate vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alps Alpine Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alps Alpine Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Alps Alpine Co 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound 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 dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 15.70% mean?
Alps Alpine Co (APELY) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 15.70% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. This is 124% above median its historical median of 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #313 out of 984 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is Alps Alpine Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Alps Alpine Co's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 15.70% is 124% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. The Hardware industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.65. Alps Alpine Co's value of 15.70% is 105.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #313 out of 984 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alps Alpine Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alps Alpine Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #313 out of 984 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts Alps Alpine Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.65. Alps Alpine Co's value of 15.70% is 105.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 7.65, 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 Dividend Growth Rate for a Hardware company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Hardware companies is 7.65, based on 984 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend 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 Dividend Growth Rate of 15.70% is 105.2% 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 Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alps Alpine Co's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 15.70%, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 $17.07, compared to a current price of $26.92 — trading 57.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 15.70%, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 105.2% above the Hardware industry median of 7.65. Alps Alpine Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alps Alpine Co (APELY), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 15.70% 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 57.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.07.
GuruFocus considers Alps Alpine Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APELY:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 15.70% (124% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
GF Value™: $17.07 vs. price of $26.92 (57.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 105.2% above the Hardware median (#313 of 984)
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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