Apple Inc. (AAPL)vsMACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc (MTSI)
AAPL
Apple Inc.
$338.98
+0.23%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.85T
MTSI
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc
$279.69
+0.21%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $21.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc. generates 40006% more annual revenue ($466.82B vs $1.16B). AAPL leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 20.7%. MTSI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.05. MTSI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
MTSI
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
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 35.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 166.7% YoY
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 23.3%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 46.1x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 13.9x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : MTSI
The strongest argument for MTSI centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.7% and operating margin at 23.3%. Revenue growth of 35.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : MTSI
The primary concerns for MTSI are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 88.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTSI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.71 — expect wider price swings.
MTSI is growing revenue faster at 35.8% — sustainability is the question.
AAPL generates stronger free cash flow (31.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MTSI scores higher overall (68/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 20.7% margins and 35.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. designs and manufactures analog semiconductor solutions for use in wired and wireless applications in the radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave and light wave spectrum in the United States, China, Asia Pacific and internationally. . . The company is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts.
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