Apple Inc. (AAPL)vsHewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)
AAPL
Apple Inc.
$332.27
+0.24%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.85T
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
$55.41
-10.77%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $74.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc. generates 1015% more annual revenue ($466.82B vs $41.87B). AAPL leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 6.7%. HPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. HPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
HPE
Strong Buy75
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 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 33.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 410.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 45.1x book value
Moderate valuation
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : HPE
The strongest argument for HPE centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 33.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : HPE
The primary concerns for HPE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAPL profiles as a growth stock while HPE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HPE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.44 — expect wider price swings.
HPE is growing revenue faster at 33.7% — sustainability is the question.
AAPL generates stronger free cash flow (31.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HPE scores higher overall (75/100 vs 67/100) and 33.7% 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 →Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) is an American multinational enterprise information technology company based in Houston, Texas, United States.
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