APELY (Alps Alpine Co) Beneish M-Score: -2.76 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


APELY Alps Alpine Co Ltd APELY
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Price $25.75
GF Value $21.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Alps Alpine Co Beneish M-Score?

Alps Alpine Co APELY -1.34% 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.76 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 2,403 Hardware companies, Alps Alpine Co ranks better than 71.95% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.76 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Alps Alpine Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

APELY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.35   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.35
Current: -2.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Alps Alpine Co was -2.35. The lowest was -3.35. And the median was -2.59.


Alps Alpine Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alps Alpine Co's Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score Chart

Alps Alpine Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.52 -2.36 -3.25 -2.62 -2.76

Alps Alpine Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.76

APELY vs APH, GLW, TEL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

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

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

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


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Alps Alpine Co Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Alps Alpine Co for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.0151+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0789+0.892 * 0.9393+0.115 * 1.1557
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.074174-0.327 * 0.9878
=-2.81

* 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.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $1,067 Mil.
Revenue was $6,241 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,104 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $3,155 Mil.
Total Assets was $4,935 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $996 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $214 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,517 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $348 Mil.
Net Income was $238 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $605 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,119 Mil.
Revenue was $6,644 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,175 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $3,321 Mil.
Total Assets was $4,969 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $917 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $236 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,522 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $379 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(1067.275 / 6241.43) / (1119.306 / 6644.458)
=0.170998 / 0.168457
=1.0151

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(1175.177 / 6644.458) / (1103.895 / 6241.43)
=0.176866 / 0.176866
=1

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (3155.479 + 995.622) / 4935.333) / (1 - (3320.502 + 916.914) / 4969.321)
=0.158902 / 0.147285
=1.0789

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=6241.43 / 6644.458
=0.9393

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(235.768 / (235.768 + 916.914)) / (214.094 / (214.094 + 995.622))
=0.204539 / 0.176979
=1.1557

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(0 / 6241.43) / (0 / 6644.458)
=0 / 0
=1

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((347.914 + 1516.99) / 4935.333) / ((379.041 + 1521.969) / 4969.321)
=0.377868 / 0.382549
=0.9878

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(238.444 - 0 - 604.515) / 4935.333
=-0.074174

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Alps Alpine Co has a M-score of -2.81 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.76 mean?
Alps Alpine Co (APELY) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.76 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #674 out of 2403 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is Alps Alpine Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Alps Alpine Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Based on the distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #674 out of 2403 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 Beneish M-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #674 out of 2403 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Alps Alpine Co in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Beneish M-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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. Alps Alpine Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. 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 Beneish M-Score is -2.76. 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 Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alps Alpine Co (APELY), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.76 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:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.76
  • 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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