Apple Inc (AAPL)vsAXT Inc (AXTI)
AAPL
Apple Inc
$307.34
-1.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.63T
AXTI
AXT Inc
$105.99
+10.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $6.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc generates 470672% more annual revenue ($451.44B vs $95.89M). AAPL leads profitability with a 27.2% profit margin vs -14.7%. AAPL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.46. AAPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
AXTI
Avoid28
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 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
Revenue surging 39.1% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 42.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 20.8x book value
ROE of -5.1% — below average capital efficiency
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 : AXTI
The strongest argument for AXTI centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 39.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : AXTI
The primary concerns for AXTI are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAPL profiles as a growth stock while AXTI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AXTI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.76 — expect wider price swings.
AXTI is growing revenue faster at 39.1% — 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 28/100), backed by strong 27.2% margins and 16.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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 →AXT Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
AXT, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and distributes single element and composite semiconductor substrates. The company is headquartered in Fremont, California.
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