Apple Inc. (AAPL)vsApplied Materials Inc (AMAT)
AAPL
Apple Inc.
$308.91
-7.35%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.79T
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$507.67
+1.18%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $439.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc. generates 1455% more annual revenue ($451.44B vs $29.02B). AMAT leads profitability with a 29.3% profit margin vs 27.2%. AMAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.43. AMAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
AMAT
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 115 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.3%
Generating 26.7B in free cash flow
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
16.6% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.9%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 42.5x book value
Trading at 16.9x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAPL
The strongest argument for AAPL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.2% and operating margin at 32.3%. Revenue growth of 16.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : AMAT
The strongest argument for AMAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.3% and operating margin at 31.9%. Revenue growth of 11.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 52.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAPL profiles as a growth stock while AMAT is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
AAPL is growing revenue faster at 16.6% — sustainability is the question.
AAPL generates stronger free cash flow (26.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMAT scores higher overall (74/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 29.3% margins and 11.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Apple Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company that specializes in consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Apple is the world's largest technology company by revenue (totalling $274.5 billion in 2020) and, since January 2021, the world's most valuable company. As of 2021, Apple is the world's fourth-largest PC vendor by unit sales, and fourth-largest smartphone manufacturer. It is one of the Big Five American information technology companies, along with Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Facebook.
Visit Website →Applied Materials Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Applied Materials, Inc. is an American corporation that supplies equipment, services and software for the manufacture of semiconductor (integrated circuit) chips for electronics, flat panel displays for computers, smartphones and televisions, and solar products. The company also supplies equipment to produce coatings for flexible electronics, packaging and other applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, in Silicon Valley.
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