A recent analysis compares Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) to other companies within the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. The report evaluates Apple's financial metrics, including valuation ratios, profitability, and debt levels relative to its competitors.
According to the provided data, Apple's Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio is 38.0, which is 1.06 times the industry average. The Price to Book (P/B) ratio is 44.97, or 2.84 times the industry average, and the Price to Sales (P/S) ratio is 10.49, or 1.96 times the industry average. These figures suggest the stock is trading at a premium valuation compared to its peers.
In terms of profitability, Apple reports an EBITDA of $39.02 billion, which is 24.09 times the industry average. The company also reports gross profit of $54.77 billion, which is 27.94 times the industry average. Additionally, Apple's Return on Equity (ROE) is 27.84%, which is 7.36% above the industry average.
The analysis notes that Apple's revenue growth is reported at 16.36%, which is significantly lower than the industry average of 60.55%. Regarding financial structure, Apple has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78, which is lower than its top four peers in the industry.
