Apple Inc. (AAPL)vsPC Connection Inc (CNXN)
AAPL
Apple Inc.
$332.27
+1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.85T
CNXN
PC Connection Inc
$85.76
+3.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc. generates 15524% more annual revenue ($466.82B vs $2.99B). AAPL leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 3.2%. CNXN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.82. AAPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
CNXN
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 120 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Generating 31.9B in free cash flow
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
16.4% revenue growth
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 35.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 45.1x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 27.6% and operating margin at 32.6%. Revenue growth of 16.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CNXN
The strongest argument for CNXN centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 12.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : CNXN
The primary concerns for CNXN are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 3.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAPL profiles as a growth stock while CNXN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AAPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
AAPL is growing revenue faster at 16.4% — sustainability is the question.
AAPL generates stronger free cash flow (31.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AAPL scores higher overall (67/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 27.6% margins and 16.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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 · ELECTRONICS & COMPUTER DISTRIBUTION · USA
PC Connection, Inc., provides a range of information technology (IT) solutions. The company is headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire.
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