Alps Electric (APELY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Alps Electric (OTCMKTS:APELY) is a Japan-based manufacturer of electronic components, founded in 1948 and headquartered in Tokyo. The company specializes in the design, development and production of a wide range of electromechanical and mechatronic devices. Alps Electric’s offerings encompass precision switches, rotary encoders, membrane switches, and haptic feedback systems that cater to a variety of end markets.

Core product lines include sensors and modules used in automotive applications, input devices for consumer electronics, and connectivity solutions for industrial equipment. In the automotive sector, Alps Electric supplies advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) sensors, electronic parking brakes and interior touch controls. For mobile and wearable devices, the company provides miniature switches and ultra-thin antennas, while its industrial portfolio features robust connectors and control units designed for harsh environments.

With a global footprint spanning Japan, Europe, North America and Asia, Alps Electric operates manufacturing facilities and R&D centers across multiple continents. The company’s sales and distribution network enables direct collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier-one suppliers. Strategic partnerships and joint ventures have bolstered its presence in key markets such as China, the United States and Germany, supporting localized production and engineering services.

Alps Electric is led by an experienced executive team based in Tokyo, driving ongoing investment in research, innovation and sustainability. Throughout its history, the company has expanded through targeted acquisitions and technology alliances, reinforcing its position in sensors, switches and interconnect solutions. Alps Electric continues to pursue next-generation developments in autonomous driving, Internet of Things (IoT) applications and human-machine interfaces.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $20.36 to $20.36
• 50-Day Range: $18.01 to $21.48
• 52-Week Range: $16.21 to $23.50
• Volume: 15 shs
• Average Volume: 145 shs
• Market Capitalization: $2.09 billion
• P/E Ratio: 8.41
• Dividend Yield: 3.00%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Sell

Alps Electric Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Alps Electric scored higher than 71% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Alps Electric.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -32.52%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Alps Electric are expected to decrease by -32.52% in the coming year, from $1.63 to $1.10 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Alps Electric is 8.41, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.55.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Alps Electric is 8.41, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 37.04.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Alps Electric has a PEG Ratio of 0.47. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Alps Electric has a P/B Ratio of 0.76. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Alps Electric has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Alps Electric has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Alps Electric has recently decreased by 37.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Alps Electric pays a meaningful dividend of 2.99%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Alps Electric does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Alps Electric is 25.21%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Alps Electric will have a dividend payout ratio of 55.45% next year. This indicates that Alps Electric will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Alps Electric has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Alps Electric has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Alps Electric has recently decreased by 37.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Alps Electric has a news sentiment score of 0.67. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Alps Electric this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Alps Electric insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

10.40% of the stock of Alps Electric is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.10% of the stock of Alps Electric is held by institutions.

APELY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have APELY shares performed this year?

Alps Electric's stock was trading at $20.46 at the beginning of the year. Since then, APELY stock has decreased by 0.5% and is now trading at $20.36.

How were Alps Electric's earnings last quarter?

Alps Electric (OTCMKTS:APELY) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 30th. The company reported ($0.16) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $1.57. The firm had revenue of $1.75 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.58 billion. Alps Electric had a net margin of 3.82% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.61%.

How do I buy shares of Alps Electric?

Shares of APELY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Today: 7/05/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC - MISC COMPONENTS
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Equipment
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:APELY
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:APELY
• CIK: 900278
• Web: www.alpsalpine.com
• Phone: (133) 726-1211
• Fax: 813-3726-9797
• Employees: 27,287
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.42
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 8.41
• Forward P/E Ratio: 12.49
• P/E Growth: 0.47
• Net Income: $249.72 million
• Net Margins: 3.82%
• Pretax Margin: 5.84%
• Return on Equity: 2.61%
• Return on Assets: 1.43%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.14
• Current Ratio: 2.18
• Quick Ratio: 1.57

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $6.50 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.32
• Cash Flow: $2.93 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 6.96
• Book Value: $26.68 per share
• Price / Book: 0.76

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 102,790,000
• Free Float: 92,102,000
• Market Cap: $2.09 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.34