Apple Inc. (AAPL)vsPagerduty Inc (PD)
AAPL
Apple Inc.
$332.27
+1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.85T
PD
Pagerduty Inc
$14.09
+2.47%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc. generates 94259% more annual revenue ($466.82B vs $494.73M). PD leads profitability with a 37.5% profit margin vs 27.6%. PD trades at a lower P/E of 6.7x. AAPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
PD
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AAPL.
Margin of Safety
+81.2%
Fair Value
$37.79
Current Price
$14.09
$23.70 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 86 in profit
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 45.1x book value
0.8% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 40.0%
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 : PD
The strongest argument for PD centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.5% and operating margin at 8.2%.
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, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.78 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 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
AAPL is growing revenue faster at 16.4% — sustainability is the question.
AAPL generates stronger free cash flow (31.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AAPL scores higher overall (67/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 27.6% margins and 16.4% revenue growth. PD offers better value entry with a 81.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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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