Apple Inc. (AAPL)vsSandisk Corp (SNDK)
AAPL
Apple Inc.
$336.13
-0.26%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.85T
SNDK
Sandisk Corp
$1,791.82
+10.99%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $254.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc. generates 2206% more annual revenue ($466.82B vs $20.25B). SNDK leads profitability with a 56.5% profit margin vs 27.6%. SNDK trades at a lower P/E of 23.6x. SNDK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
SNDK
Strong Buy70
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 73 in profit
Keeps 57 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 78.5%
Revenue surging 371.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 618.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 45.7x book value
Trading at 17.0x book value
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 : SNDK
The strongest argument for SNDK centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 56.5% and operating margin at 78.5%. Revenue growth of 371.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : SNDK
The primary concerns for SNDK are Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SNDK is growing revenue faster at 371.6% — sustainability is the question.
AAPL generates stronger free cash flow (31.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SNDK scores higher overall (70/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 56.5% margins and 371.6% 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Sandisk Corporation (Ticker: SNDK) is a U.S.-based technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells data storage products and solutions built on NAND flash memory technology, including solid-state drives (SSDs), embedded storage, memory cards, and USB flash drives for consumer, enterprise, and cloud computing markets.
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