Alps Alpine CoAPELY -1.34%65 Operating Margin % is 4.71% as of Dec. 2025, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 3.52. 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 2,471 Hardware companies, Alps Alpine Co ranks worse than 51.56% on this metric.
Alps Alpine Co (OTCPK:APELY) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Alps Alpine Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Alps Alpine Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alps Alpine Co's Operating 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.
APELY vs APH, GLW, TEL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Alps Alpine Co's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alps Alpine Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alps Alpine Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Alps Alpine Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Operating Margin % of 4.71% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 3.52. Over the past decade, Alps Alpine Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.83 to 8.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #1274 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Alps Alpine Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Alps Alpine Co's current Operating Margin % of 4.71% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 3.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.83 to a high of 8.38. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Alps Alpine Co's value of 4.71% is 23.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #1274 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below 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 Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #1274 out of 2471 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Alps Alpine Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Alps Alpine Co's value of 4.71% is 23.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Alps Alpine Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.83 to 8.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.52 vs. the industry median of 3.80, 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 Operating Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,471 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alps Alpine Co's current Operating Margin % of 4.71% is 23.9% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alps Alpine Co's current Operating Margin % is 4.71%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 3.52. 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 $21.80, compared to a current price of $25.75 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.71%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 3.52 and 23.9% above the Hardware industry median of 3.80. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alps Alpine Co (APELY), the current Operating Margin % is 4.71% 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:
Operating Margin %: 4.71% (34% above median its 10-year median of 3.52)
GF Value™: $21.80 vs. price of $25.75 (18.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.9% above the Hardware median (#1274 of 2471)
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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