Apple Inc. (AAPL)vsSitime Corporation (SITM)
AAPL
Apple Inc.
$332.27
+1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.85T
SITM
Sitime Corporation
$635.66
+5.54%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $17.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc. generates 99680% more annual revenue ($466.82B vs $467.85M). AAPL leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 3.0%. AAPL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.48. AAPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
SITM
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Revenue surging 126.5% 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
Trading at 16.4x book value
ROE of 1.4% — below average capital efficiency
3.0% margin — thin
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 27.6% and operating margin at 32.6%. Revenue growth of 16.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SITM
The strongest argument for SITM centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 126.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : SITM
The primary concerns for SITM are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 981.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAPL profiles as a growth stock while SITM is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SITM carries more volatility with a beta of 2.86 — expect wider price swings.
SITM is growing revenue faster at 126.5% — 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 38/100), backed by strong 27.6% margins and 16.4% revenue growth. 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.
Visit Website →Sitime Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
SiTime Corporation offers silicon timing systems in Taiwan, Hong Kong, the United States, and internationally.
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