Alps Alpine CoAPELY -0.97%65 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.26% as of Dec. 2025, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 6.92. GuruFocus rates APELY with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,381 Hardware companies, Alps Alpine Co ranks better than 64.8% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Alps Alpine Co's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $274 Mil. Alps Alpine Co's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,670 Mil. Therefore, Alps Alpine Co's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alps Alpine Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
APELY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.1 Med: 6.92 Max: 18.19
Current: 9.47
During the past 13 years, Alps Alpine Co's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 18.19%. The lowest was -8.10%. And the median was 6.92%.
APELY's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 64.8% of 2381
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.23
vs APELY: 9.47
Alps Alpine Co (OTCPK:APELY) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Alps Alpine Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Alps Alpine Co Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alps Alpine Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Alps Alpine Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alps Alpine Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alps Alpine Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.26% mean?
Alps Alpine Co (APELY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.26% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 6.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #838 out of 2381 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 35.2%.
Is Alps Alpine Co's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Alps Alpine Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.26% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 6.92. The Hardware industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.23. Alps Alpine Co's value of 10.26% is 96.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #838 out of 2381 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #838 out of 2381 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Alps Alpine Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.23. Alps Alpine Co's value of 10.26% is 96.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.92 vs. the industry median of 5.23, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Hardware company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Hardware companies is 5.23, based on 2,381 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alps Alpine Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 10.26% is 96.2% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alps Alpine Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.26%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 6.92. 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 $21.23, compared to a current price of $25.55 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.26%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 6.92 and 96.2% above the Hardware industry median of 5.23. Alps Alpine Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alps Alpine Co (APELY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.26% 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 $25.55 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.23.
GuruFocus considers Alps Alpine Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APELY:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 10.26% (48% above median its 10-year median of 6.92)
GF Value™: $21.23 vs. price of $25.55 (20.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.2% above the Hardware median (#838 of 2381)
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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