Apple Inc (AAPL)vsDaily Journal Corp (DJCO)
AAPL
Apple Inc
$307.34
-1.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.63T
DJCO
Daily Journal Corp
$519.41
-1.68%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $715.60M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc generates 479775% more annual revenue ($451.44B vs $94.08M). AAPL leads profitability with a 27.2% profit margin vs 14.8%. AAPL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.46. AAPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
DJCO
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AAPL.
Margin of Safety
-87.3%
Fair Value
$297.93
Current Price
$519.41
$221.48 premium
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
Earnings expanding 57.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 25.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 42.3x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : DJCO
The strongest argument for DJCO centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 25.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : DJCO
The primary concerns for DJCO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 51.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
DJCO is growing revenue faster at 25.0% — sustainability is the question.
AAPL generates stronger free cash flow (26.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
AAPL scores higher overall (67/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 27.2% margins and 16.6% 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.
Visit Website →Daily Journal Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Daily Journal Corporation publishes newspapers and websites covering California, Arizona, and Utah. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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