Apple Inc (AAPL)vsPagerduty Inc (PD)
AAPL
Apple Inc
$307.34
+1.82%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.63T
PD
Pagerduty Inc
$9.25
-2.63%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $767.37M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc generates 91339% more annual revenue ($451.44B vs $493.71M). PD leads profitability with a 38.6% profit margin vs 27.2%. PD trades at a lower P/E of 4.8x. AAPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
PD
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AAPL.
Margin of Safety
+82.3%
Fair Value
$40.27
Current Price
$9.25
$31.02 discount
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 87 in profit
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 42.3x book value
1.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
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 : PD
The strongest argument for PD centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.6% and operating margin at 7.9%.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : PD
The primary concerns for PD are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 1.91 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAPL profiles as a growth stock while PD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AAPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — 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 52/100), backed by strong 27.2% margins and 16.6% revenue growth. PD offers better value entry with a 82.3% margin of safety. 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 · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
PagerDuty, Inc. operates a digital operations management platform in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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