APPLE INC (APC.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:APC - US0378331005 - Common Stock
239.3 EUR
-1.45 (-0.6%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to APC. APC was compared to 33 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. APC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. While showing a medium growth rate, APC is valued expensive at the moment. These ratings could make APC a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
APC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year APC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years APC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years APC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 31.18%, APC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
APC has a better Return On Equity (151.91%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
APC has a better Return On Invested Capital (55.64%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for APC is significantly above the industry average of 13.83%.
The 3 year average ROIC (51.04%) for APC is below the current ROIC(55.64%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 31.18% | ||
| ROE | 151.91% | ||
| ROIC | 55.64% |
ROA(3y)28.12%
ROA(5y)27.93%
ROE(3y)157.53%
ROE(5y)163.92%
ROIC(3y)51.04%
ROIC(5y)48.21%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 26.92%, APC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of APC has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of APC (31.97%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of APC has grown nicely.
APC has a better Gross Margin (46.91%) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
APC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.92% | ||
| GM | 46.91% |
OM growth 3Y1.82%
OM growth 5Y5.77%
PM growth 3Y2.07%
PM growth 5Y5.18%
GM growth 3Y2.69%
GM growth 5Y4.17%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
APC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, APC has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, APC has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, APC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.92 indicates that APC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of APC (10.92) is better than 94.12% of its industry peers.
APC has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.00. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
APC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.00) than 85.29% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.17 is on the high side and indicates that APC has dependencies on debt financing.
APC's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.17 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. APC is outperformed by 70.59% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for APC, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.92 |
ROIC/WACC6.43
WACC8.65%
2.3 Liquidity
APC has a Current Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that APC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
APC has a worse Current ratio (0.89) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that APC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
APC's Quick ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. APC is outperformed by 61.76% of its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for APC is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
APC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.67%, which is quite good.
APC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.04% yearly.
Looking at the last year, APC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.43% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.68% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.67%
EPS 3Y6.93%
EPS 5Y18.04%
EPS Q2Q%12.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y1.81%
Revenue growth 5Y8.68%
Sales Q2Q%7.94%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.46% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y12.91%
EPS Next 2Y11.66%
EPS Next 3Y11.12%
EPS Next 5Y13.46%
Revenue Next Year9.07%
Revenue Next 2Y7.88%
Revenue Next 3Y7.41%
Revenue Next 5Y6.81%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 37.33 indicates a quite expensive valuation of APC.
APC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.49, APC is valued a bit more expensive.
APC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.04.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, APC is valued a bit more expensive than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.69, APC is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of APC is on the same level as its industry peers.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as APC.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
APC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.89
PEG (5Y)2.07
EPS Next 2Y11.66%
EPS Next 3Y11.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for APC!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:APC (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
239.3
-1.45 (-0.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners64.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.54T
Revenue(TTM)416.16B
Net Income(TTM)112.01B
Analysts78.21
Price Target245.68 (2.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.95%
DP13.77%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.84%
Min EPS beat(2)2.35%
Max EPS beat(2)7.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.32%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.58%
Max EPS beat(4)7.34%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.68%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.57%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)2.06%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.97%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.97%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.71%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.2%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.81%
PT rev (1m)9.55%
PT rev (3m)18.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.04 | ||
| P/S | 9.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 36.94 | ||
| P/B | 55.85 | ||
| P/tB | 55.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.57 |
EPS(TTM)6.41
EY2.68%
EPS(NY)7.24
Fwd EY3.03%
FCF(TTM)5.74
FCFY2.4%
OCF(TTM)6.48
OCFY2.71%
SpS24.19
BVpS4.29
TBVpS4.29
PEG (NY)2.89
PEG (5Y)2.07
Graham Number24.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 31.18% | ||
| ROE | 151.91% | ||
| ROCE | 68.72% | ||
| ROIC | 55.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 76.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 76.36% | ||
| OM | 31.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.92% | ||
| GM | 46.91% | ||
| FCFM | 23.73% |
ROA(3y)28.12%
ROA(5y)27.93%
ROE(3y)157.53%
ROE(5y)163.92%
ROIC(3y)51.04%
ROIC(5y)48.21%
ROICexc(3y)72.58%
ROICexc(5y)66.97%
ROICexgc(3y)72.58%
ROICexgc(5y)66.97%
ROCE(3y)63.07%
ROCE(5y)59.52%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.76%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.61%
OM growth 3Y1.82%
OM growth 5Y5.77%
PM growth 3Y2.07%
PM growth 5Y5.18%
GM growth 3Y2.69%
GM growth 5Y4.17%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 108.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 88.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.92 |
F-Score8
WACC8.65%
ROIC/WACC6.43
Cap/Depr(3y)95.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.82%
Profit Quality(3y)102.31%
Profit Quality(5y)103.35%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.67%
EPS 3Y6.93%
EPS 5Y18.04%
EPS Q2Q%12.8%
EPS Next Y12.91%
EPS Next 2Y11.66%
EPS Next 3Y11.12%
EPS Next 5Y13.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y1.81%
Revenue growth 5Y8.68%
Sales Q2Q%7.94%
Revenue Next Year9.07%
Revenue Next 2Y7.88%
Revenue Next 3Y7.41%
Revenue Next 5Y6.81%
EBIT growth 1Y7.98%
EBIT growth 3Y3.66%
EBIT growth 5Y14.95%
EBIT Next Year19.08%
EBIT Next 3Y11.49%
EBIT Next 5Y10.58%
FCF growth 1Y-9.23%
FCF growth 3Y-3.95%
FCF growth 5Y6.13%
OCF growth 1Y-5.73%
OCF growth 3Y-3%
OCF growth 5Y6.68%
APPLE INC / APC.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for APC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to APC.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for APPLE INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to APPLE INC (APC.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for APPLE INC?
APPLE INC (APC.DE) has a profitability rating of 10 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of APPLE INC (APC.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for APPLE INC (APC.DE) is 37.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 55.85.
How sustainable is the dividend of APPLE INC (APC.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of APPLE INC (APC.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 13.77%.