Alps Alpine CoAPELY -0.97%65 PS Ratio is 0.39 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.40. 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 2,467 Hardware companies, Alps Alpine Co ranks better than 84.68% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Alps Alpine Co's share price is $25.55.
Alps Alpine Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $64.96. Hence, Alps Alpine Co's PS Ratio for today is 0.39.
Warning Sign:
Alps Alpine Co Ltd stock PS Ratio (=0.44) is close to 5-year high of 0.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alps Alpine Co's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
APELY'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.4 Max: 0.93
Current: 0.43
During the past 13 years, Alps Alpine Co's highest PS Ratio was 0.93. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.40.
APELY's PS Ratio is ranked better than 84.68% of 2467
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.96
vs APELY: 0.43
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Alps Alpine Co was 5.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, Alps Alpine Co's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year. The lowest was -12.80% per year. And the median was 2.75% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Alps Alpine Co (OTCPK:APELY) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Alps Alpine Co PS Ratio Related Terms
Alps Alpine Co PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alps Alpine Co's PS 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Alps Alpine Co's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alps Alpine Co's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alps Alpine Co's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Alps Alpine Co's Share Price of today is $25.55. Alps Alpine Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $64.96.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Alps Alpine Co (APELY) has a PS Ratio of 0.39 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Alps Alpine Co's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #378 out of 2467 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Alps Alpine Co's PS Ratio too high?
Alps Alpine Co's current PS Ratio of 0.39 is near median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.93. The Hardware industry median PS Ratio is 1.96. Alps Alpine Co's value of 0.39 is 80.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #378 out of 2467 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 PS Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #378 out of 2467 companies for PS Ratio. This places Alps Alpine Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.96. Alps Alpine Co's value of 0.39 is 80.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Alps Alpine Co's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 1.96, Alps Alpine Co has consistently been below 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 PS Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.96, based on 2,467 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alps Alpine Co's current PS Ratio of 0.39 is 80.1% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alps Alpine Co's current PS Ratio is 0.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.40. 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 $25.55 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 0.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 80.1% below the Hardware industry median of 1.96. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alps Alpine Co (APELY), the current PS Ratio is 0.39 as of Jun. 26, 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 $25.55 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.80.
GuruFocus considers Alps Alpine Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APELY:
PS Ratio: 0.39 (near median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: $21.80 vs. price of $25.55 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.1% below the Hardware median (#378 of 2467)
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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