Apple Inc. (AAPL)vsD-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS)
AAPL
Apple Inc.
$333.74
+0.14%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.64T
QBTS
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
$16.73
-1.12%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $7.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc. generates 3627689% more annual revenue ($451.44B vs $12.44M). 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-
QBTS
Avoid19
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 46.0x book value
0.0% earnings growth
0.0% margin — thin
ROE of -32.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 80.9%
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 : QBTS
The strongest argument for QBTS centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : QBTS
The primary concerns for QBTS are EPS Growth, Profit Margin, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAPL profiles as a growth stock while QBTS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
QBTS carries more volatility with a beta of 2.10 — 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 19/100), 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 →D-Wave Quantum Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
D-Wave Quantum Inc. develops and offers quantum computing systems, software and services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada.
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