Alps Alpine CoAPELY -1.34%65 Net Margin % is 4.18% as of Dec. 2025, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 2.73. 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 2,472 Hardware companies, Alps Alpine Co ranks better than 56.27% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Alps Alpine Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $68 Mil. Alps Alpine Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,639 Mil. Therefore, Alps Alpine Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alps Alpine Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
APELY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.09 Med: 2.73 Max: 5.52
Current: 3.82
APELY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 56.27% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs APELY: 3.82
Alps Alpine Co (OTCPK:APELY) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Alps Alpine Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Alps Alpine Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alps Alpine Co's Net Margin % 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Alps Alpine Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alps Alpine Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alps Alpine Co's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (APELY) has a Net Margin % of 4.18% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 2.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #1081 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Alps Alpine Co's Net Margin % too high?
Alps Alpine Co's current Net Margin % of 4.18% is 53% above median its 10-year median of 2.73. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Alps Alpine Co's value of 4.18% is 54.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #1081 out of 2472 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 Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #1081 out of 2472 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Alps Alpine Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Alps Alpine Co's value of 4.18% is 54.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.73 vs. the industry median of 2.70, 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 Net Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alps Alpine Co's current Net Margin % of 4.18% is 54.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alps Alpine Co's current Net Margin % is 4.18%, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 2.73. 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 Net Margin % is 4.18%, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 2.73 and 54.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alps Alpine Co (APELY), the current Net Margin % is 4.18% 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 $25.75 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:
Net Margin %: 4.18% (53% above median its 10-year median of 2.73)
GF Value™: $21.80 vs. price of $25.75 (18.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.8% above the Hardware median (#1081 of 2472)
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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