Apple Inc (AAPL)vsCore Scientific, Inc. Common Stock (CORZ)
AAPL
Apple Inc
$307.34
+0.70%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.35T
CORZ
Core Scientific, Inc. Common Stock
$27.91
+2.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $8.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc generates 127161% more annual revenue ($451.44B vs $354.74M). AAPL leads profitability with a 27.2% profit margin vs 0.0%. AAPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
CORZ
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
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 44.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 61.2% YoY
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
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : CORZ
The strongest argument for CORZ centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 44.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : CORZ
The primary concerns for CORZ are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAPL profiles as a growth stock while CORZ is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CORZ carries more volatility with a beta of 5.48 — expect wider price swings.
CORZ is growing revenue faster at 44.9% — 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 41/100), backed by strong 27.2% margins and 16.6% 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 →Core Scientific, Inc. Common Stock
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Core Scientific, Inc. provides blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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