Apple Inc. (AAPL)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
AAPL
Apple Inc.
$336.13
-0.26%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.85T
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$441.36
+4.13%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $161.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc. generates 3513% more annual revenue ($466.82B vs $12.92B). WDC leads profitability with a 73.0% profit margin vs 27.6%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.88. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
WDC
Strong Buy79
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
Every $100 of equity generates 106 in profit
Keeps 73 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.6%
Revenue surging 43.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 984.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 45.7x book value
Trading at 21.1x 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 : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 73.0% and operating margin at 43.6%. Revenue growth of 43.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.18 — expect wider price swings.
WDC is growing revenue faster at 43.8% — sustainability is the question.
AAPL generates stronger free cash flow (31.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (79/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 73.0% margins and 43.8% 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 →Western Digital Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Western Digital Corporation (WDC, commonly known as Western Digital or WD) is an American computer hard disk drive manufacturer and data storage company, headquartered in San Jose, California. It designs, manufactures and sells data technology products, including storage devices, data center systems and cloud storage services.
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