Alps Alpine Co (OTCPK:APELY) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Alps Alpine Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Alps Alpine Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alps Alpine Co's Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Alps Alpine Co Annual Data
Trend
2018-03
2019-03
2020-03
2021-03
2022-03
2023-03
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
10.31
9.43
4.95
12.71
8.13
8.29
19.17
27.11
Alps Alpine Co Quarterly Data
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
10.31
11.43
11.85
7.46
9.43
8.18
8.99
9.12
4.95
6.78
39.37
11.57
12.71
10.49
16.21
7.86
8.13
11.48
8.54
8.10
8.29
8.21
8.64
16.91
19.17
19.01
34.51
24.75
27.11
APELY vs APH, GLW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Alps Alpine Co's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alps Alpine Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alps Alpine Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Alps Alpine Co (APELY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 18.49 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #284 out of 1019 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is Alps Alpine Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Alps Alpine Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.49. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 24.24. Alps Alpine Co's value of 18.49 is 23.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #284 out of 1019 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alps Alpine Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alps Alpine Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #284 out of 1019 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Alps Alpine Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 24.24. Alps Alpine Co's value of 18.49 is 23.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 24.24, based on 1,019 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alps Alpine Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 18.49 is 23.7% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 24.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alps Alpine Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.49. 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 $26.82 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 18.49 and 23.7% below the Hardware industry median of 24.24. Alps Alpine Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alps Alpine Co (APELY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 18.49 as of Jul. 03, 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 $26.82 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.81.
GuruFocus considers Alps Alpine Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APELY:
Forward PE Ratio: 18.49
GF Value™: $21.81 vs. price of $26.82 (22.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.7% below the Hardware median (#284 of 1019)
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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