Apple Inc. (AAPL)vsLam Research Corp (LRCX)
AAPL
Apple Inc.
$332.27
+0.24%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.85T
LRCX
Lam Research Corp
$273.49
-8.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $373.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc. generates 1909% more annual revenue ($466.82B vs $23.23B). LRCX leads profitability with a 31.3% profit margin vs 27.6%. LRCX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.39. LRCX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
LRCX
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AAPL.
Margin of Safety
+15.2%
Fair Value
$351.66
Current Price
$273.49
$78.17 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
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 58 in profit
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.4%
Revenue surging 30.0% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 45.1x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 27.4x 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 27.6% and operating margin at 32.6%. Revenue growth of 16.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LRCX
The strongest argument for LRCX centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.3% and operating margin at 37.4%. Revenue growth of 30.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : LRCX
The primary concerns for LRCX are P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 51.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LRCX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.86 — expect wider price swings.
LRCX is growing revenue faster at 30.0% — sustainability is the question.
AAPL generates stronger free cash flow (31.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor CONSUMER ELECTRONICS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LRCX scores higher overall (78/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 31.3% margins and 30.0% 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 →Lam Research Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Lam Research Corporation is an American corporation that engages in the design, manufacture, marketing, and service of semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. Its products are used primarily in front-end wafer processing, which involves the steps that create the active components of semiconductor devices (transistors, capacitors) and their wiring (interconnects). The company also builds equipment for back-end wafer-level packaging (WLP), and for related manufacturing markets such as for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The company is headquartered in Fremont, California, in the Silicon Valley.
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