APELY (Alps Alpine Co) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


APELY Alps Alpine Co Ltd APELY
65 GF Score
Price $25.75
GF Value $21.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Alps Alpine Co Moat Score?

Alps Alpine Co APELY 65 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates APELY with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,468 Hardware companies, Alps Alpine Co ranks better than 97.2% on this metric.

Alps Alpine Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Alps Alpine Co has Narrow Moat: Alps Alpine has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand in the automotive and electronics sectors, supported by valuable intellectual property and consistent innovation. However, it faces significant competition, limiting its pricing power and market share dominance.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Alps Alpine Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Alps Alpine Co  (OTCPK:APELY) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Alps Alpine Co Moat Score Related Terms

APELY vs APH, GLW, TEL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Alps Alpine Co's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alps Alpine Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alps Alpine Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Alps Alpine Co (APELY) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #69 out of 2468 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Alps Alpine Co's Moat Score too high?
Alps Alpine Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #69 out of 2468 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 Moat Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #69 out of 2468 companies for Moat Score. This places Alps Alpine Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Alps Alpine Co's current Moat Score is 5. 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 $21.80, compared to a current price of $25.75 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Alps Alpine Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alps Alpine Co (APELY), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 25, 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 $25.75 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.80. GuruFocus considers Alps Alpine Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for APELY:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $21.80 vs. price of $25.75 (18.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 6770:JapanALE:Germany
Address 1-7 Yukiya Otsukacho, Ota-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 145-8501
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.
65GF Score

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