Apple Inc. (AAPL)vsBox Inc (BOX)
AAPL
Apple Inc.
$329.40
+1.10%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.98T
BOX
Box Inc
$33.49
+2.26%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc. generates 37728% more annual revenue ($466.82B vs $1.23B). BOX leads profitability with a 10.6% profit margin vs 0.3%. BOX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.65. BOX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
BOX
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AAPL.
Margin of Safety
+41.2%
Fair Value
$39.67
Current Price
$33.49
$6.18 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 120 in profit
Generating 31.9B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 70 in profit
Earnings expanding 80.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.2% revenue growth
0.3% earnings growth
0.3% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAPL
The strongest argument for AAPL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : BOX
The strongest argument for BOX centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.65 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : BOX
The primary concerns for BOX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 49.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
BOX is growing revenue faster at 9.2% — sustainability is the question.
AAPL generates stronger free cash flow (31.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
AAPL scores higher overall (67/100 vs 67/100). BOX offers better value entry with a 41.2% margin of safety. 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Box, Inc. provides a cloud content management platform that enables organizations of various sizes to manage and share their content from anywhere and on any device. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
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