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Apple Inc.

AAPL

Technology · Consumer Electronics · NASDAQ

$308.91

P/E 40.2×

CEO

Timothy D. Cook

Sector

Technology

Industry

Consumer Electronics

Apple Inc. is a global technology corporation that specializes in the conceptualization, production, and sale of a diverse suite of electronic devices. Its comprehensive hardware lineup features the well-known iPhone smartphones, Mac personal computers, and versatile iPad tablets. The company also supplies a range of wearables, smart home products, and accessories, including AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, items from the Beats brand, and HomePod speakers. Beyond its device offerings, Apple delivers essential support services like AppleCare and robust cloud solutions. It oversees key digital platforms, prominently the App Store, which acts as a central hub for customers to discover and download countless applications and digital content, from e-books and music to videos, games, and podcasts. The company also generates revenue via advertising, leveraging both its proprietary ad platforms and third-party licensing deals. Apple's ecosystem is further bolstered by a wide array of subscription-based services: Apple Arcade for gaming, Apple Fitness+ for personalized wellness, Apple Music for curated audio experiences and on-demand radio, Apple News+ for access to news and magazines, and Apple TV+ for exclusive original video programming. Its financial services portfolio includes the co-branded Apple Card and the mobile payment system, Apple Pay. Additionally, Apple strategically licenses its intellectual property. The company serves a broad clientele that spans individual consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as institutional clients in the education, corporate, and governmental sectors. Products are distributed through a multi-channel strategy, utilizing Apple's own physical retail locations and online storefronts, a dedicated direct sales team, and collaborations with external partners such as mobile network providers, wholesalers, general retailers, and authorized resellers. The App Store additionally functions as the primary conduit for third-party applications designed for its devices. Founded in 1976, Apple Inc. is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Investor model analysis

Investor Valuation

Intrinsic Value (DCF)

Warren Buffett's valuation model · select an investor above to switch

Decent fundamentals but some concerns. Investigate the failing criteria.

Intrinsic Value (DCF)

$58.84

Buy Below

$44.13

Strong Buy Below

$29.42

Margin of Safety

-81.0%

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Market expectations

What the market is pricing in

The yearly growth rate today's price already assumes — and what that means for a buyer

18.6%/yr

Implied FCF growth

High expectations, high risk

The market expects near-perfect execution

What this means for you

The price assumes almost everything goes right — little cushion if Apple Inc. stumbles.

This is the yearly growth today's price already assumes if it holds for 10 years, then levels off to a steady 3% — the standard long-term DCF horizon.

Market is pricing in

18.6%/yr

Apple Inc.'s 5-yr track record

-4.0%/yr

Today's price assumes Apple Inc. grows FCF 18.6%/yr. Over the last 5 years it shrank 4.0%/yr — so the market's bar sits above its own track record.

FCF is noisier than earnings year-to-year, so treat a single year with caution — the 5-year track record is the anchor.

Scenario analysis

Bear, base & bull

Three growth assumptions, three fair values — and where today's price lands

Checklist highlights

Buffett model checklist

Top criteria from the Buffett analysis — select an investor below for all models

Return on Equity

ROE measures how efficiently the company uses shareholder equity. Buffett looks for consistent ROE above 15%, indicating a durable competitive advantage.

ROE Consistency

Consistent high ROE over many years suggests a durable moat. Buffett demands durability — at most one weak year is acceptable.

ROE Quality (Low Leverage)

Buffett prefers high ROE generated by business quality, not financial leverage.

Debt Levels

Buffett prefers companies that could pay off all debt within 3-4 years of free cash flow. Uses 3-year average FCF to smooth one-off fluctuations.

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Company financials

5-Year Financials

Income statement highlights — annual, USD

Metric20252024202320222021
Revenue$416.2B
$391.0B
$383.3B
$394.3B
$365.8B
Rev. Growth-6.0%-2.0%+2.9%-7.2%
Net Income$112.0B$93.7B$97.0B$99.8B$94.7B
Net Margin26.9%24.0%25.3%25.3%25.9%
EPS (Diluted)$7.49$6.11$6.16$6.15$5.67
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