Apple Inc. (AAPL)vsKLA Corporation (KLAC)
AAPL
Apple Inc.
$308.91
-7.35%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.79T
KLAC
KLA Corporation
$182.82
+1.38%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $280.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc. generates 3347% more annual revenue ($451.44B vs $13.10B). KLAC leads profitability with a 35.7% profit margin vs 27.2%. KLAC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.24. AAPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
KLAC
Strong Buy66
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 80 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.2%
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 42.5x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 41.0x book value
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 : KLAC
The strongest argument for KLAC centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.7% and operating margin at 41.2%. Revenue growth of 11.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : KLAC
The primary concerns for KLAC are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 61.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAPL profiles as a growth stock while KLAC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
KLAC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — 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
AAPL scores higher overall (67/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 27.2% margins and 16.6% 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
KLA Corporation is a capital equipment company based in Milpitas, California. It supplies process control and yield management systems for the semiconductor industry and other related nanoelectronics industries. The company's products and services are intended for all phases of wafer, reticle, integrated circuit (IC) and packaging production, from research and development to final volume manufacturing.
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