Apple Inc. (AAPL)vsBel Fuse B Inc (BELFB)
AAPL
Apple Inc.
$341.07
+1.53%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.98T
BELFB
Bel Fuse B Inc
$252.69
+0.69%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc. generates 62637% more annual revenue ($466.82B vs $744.09M). BELFB leads profitability with a 7.2% profit margin vs 0.3%. BELFB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. AAPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
BELFB
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 120 in profit
Generating 31.9B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.2% revenue growth
0.3% earnings growth
0.3% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
7.2% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 11.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAPL
The strongest argument for AAPL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : BELFB
The strongest argument for BELFB centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : BELFB
The primary concerns for BELFB are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 62.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAPL profiles as a value stock while BELFB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BELFB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.39 — expect wider price swings.
BELFB is growing revenue faster at 25.2% — 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 52/100). 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.
Visit Website →Bel Fuse B Inc
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Bel Fuse Inc. designs, manufactures, markets, and sells products used in the networking, telecommunications, high-speed data transmission, commercial aerospace, military, broadcasting, transportation, and consumer electronics industries in the United States, Macao, United States. United. Kingdom, Slovakia, Germany, Switzerland and internationally. The company is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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