Apple Inc. (AAPL)vsLSI Industries Inc (LYTS)
AAPL
Apple Inc.
$338.19
-1.41%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.79T
LYTS
LSI Industries Inc
$22.73
-5.17%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $853.56M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc. generates 73926% more annual revenue ($451.44B vs $609.84M). AAPL leads profitability with a 27.2% profit margin vs 3.9%. LYTS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.40. AAPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
LYTS
Buy51
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 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 46.6x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.9% margin — thin
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 : LYTS
The strongest argument for LYTS centers on PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 13.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : LYTS
The primary concerns for LYTS are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 3.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAPL profiles as a growth stock while LYTS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AAPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
AAPL is growing revenue faster at 16.6% — 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 51/100), backed by strong 27.2% margins and 16.6% revenue growth. 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 →LSI Industries Inc
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
LSI Industries Inc. offers corporate image solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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