Alps Alpine CoAPELY +0.97%65 ROA % is 5.39% as of Dec. 2025, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 3.24. 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 2,497 Hardware companies, Alps Alpine Co ranks better than 68% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Alps Alpine Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $274 Mil.
Alps Alpine Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $5,087 Mil. Therefore, Alps Alpine Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alps Alpine Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
APELY'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4 Med: 3.24 Max: 7.45
Current: 5.01
During the past 13 years, Alps Alpine Co's highest ROA % was 7.45%. The lowest was -4.00%. And the median was 3.24%.
APELY's ROA % is ranked better than 68% of 2497
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs APELY: 5.01
Alps Alpine Co (OTCPK:APELY) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Alps Alpine Co ROA % Related Terms
Alps Alpine Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alps Alpine Co's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alps Alpine Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alps Alpine Co's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Alps Alpine Co (APELY) has a ROA % of 5.39% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 3.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #799 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Alps Alpine Co's ROA % too high?
Alps Alpine Co's current ROA % of 5.39% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 3.24. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.27. Alps Alpine Co's value of 5.39% is 137.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #799 out of 2497 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 ROA % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #799 out of 2497 companies for ROA %. This puts Alps Alpine Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.27. Alps Alpine Co's value of 5.39% is 137.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.24 vs. the industry median of 2.27, 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 ROA % for a Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.27, based on 2,497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alps Alpine Co's current ROA % of 5.39% is 137.4% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alps Alpine Co's current ROA % is 5.39%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 3.24. 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 $26.00 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.39%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 3.24 and 137.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.27. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alps Alpine Co (APELY), the current ROA % is 5.39% 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 $26.00 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.80.
GuruFocus considers Alps Alpine Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APELY:
ROA %: 5.39% (66% above median its 10-year median of 3.24)
GF Value™: $21.80 vs. price of $26.00 (19.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 137.4% above the Hardware median (#799 of 2497)
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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