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Alps Alpine CoAPELY -5.79%65 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.32% as of Dec. 2025, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 8.52. GuruFocus rates APELY with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 65/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $21.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,492 Hardware companies, Alps Alpine Co ranks better than 90.73% on this metric.
Alps Alpine Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,321 Mil.
Alps Alpine Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $385 Mil. Alps Alpine Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alps Alpine Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
APELY'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.25 Med: 8.52 Max: 26.33
Current: 17.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Alps Alpine Co was 26.33%. The lowest was -8.25%. And the median was 8.52%.
APELY's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 90.73% of 2492
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs APELY: 17.01
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
A better indicator of the attractiveness of an investment which takes growth into account is the Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. Alps Alpine Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%. The Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
Alps Alpine Co (OTCPK:APELY) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
Joel Greenblatt defines the earnings yield using the above equation because it more accurately reflects the company's profitability relative to its stock price. Items like interest payment and tax etc. are not directly related to the company's operational profitability.
Enterprise Value instead of market cap (share price) is used in the calculation because it is the real price stock and bond investors together pay for the company.
Be Aware
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
Alps Alpine Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Alps Alpine Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alps Alpine Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
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Alps Alpine Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
APELY vs APH, GLW: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Alps Alpine Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alps Alpine Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alps Alpine Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Alps Alpine Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
In his book, The Little That Beat the Market, hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt defines Earnings Yield as operating income divided by enterprise value.
Alps Alpine Cos Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Alps Alpine Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $385 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.32% mean?
Alps Alpine Co (APELY) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.32% as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 8.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #231 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Alps Alpine Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Alps Alpine Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.32% is 150% above median its 10-year median of 8.52. The Hardware industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.15. Alps Alpine Co's value of 21.32% is 891.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #231 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #231 out of 2492 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Alps Alpine Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.15. Alps Alpine Co's value of 21.32% is 891.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.52 vs. the industry median of 2.15, 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Hardware company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Hardware companies is 2.15, based on 2,492 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alps Alpine Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.32% is 891.6% 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alps Alpine Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.32%, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 8.52. 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 $21.81, compared to a current price of $25.70 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.32%, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 8.52 and 891.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.15. 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alps Alpine Co (APELY), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.32% 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 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.81.
GuruFocus considers Alps Alpine Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APELY:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 21.32% (150% above median its 10-year median of 8.52)
GF Value™: $21.81 vs. price of $25.70 (17.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 891.6% above the Hardware median (#231 of 2492)
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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