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Alps Alpine CoAPELY 65 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.70 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates APELY with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,613 Hardware companies, Alps Alpine Co ranks better than 93.86% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Alps Alpine Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alps Alpine Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
APELY'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3 Med: 0 Max: 1.7
Current: 1.7
During the past 13 years, Alps Alpine Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.70%. The lowest was -3.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
APELY's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 93.86% of 1613
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -1.2
vs APELY: 1.70
Alps Alpine Co (OTCPK:APELY) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Alps Alpine Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
APELY vs APH, GLW: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Alps Alpine Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alps Alpine Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alps Alpine Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Alps Alpine Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.70 mean?
Alps Alpine Co (APELY) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.70 as of Dec. 2025. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #99 out of 1613 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Alps Alpine Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Alps Alpine Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.70. Based on the distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #99 out of 1613 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alps Alpine Co ranks #99 out of 1613 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Alps Alpine Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Hardware company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Hardware industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Alps Alpine Co and its competitors. Alps Alpine Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.70. 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 $21.82, compared to a current price of $25.67 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.70. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alps Alpine Co (APELY), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.70 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 $25.67 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.82.
GuruFocus considers Alps Alpine Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APELY:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.70
GF Value™: $21.82 vs. price of $25.67 (17.6% above fair value)
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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