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Apple (AAPL) vs. Broadcom (AVGO)

This page compares Apple (AAPL) with Broadcom (AVGO) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Apple (AAPL) and Broadcom (AVGO) share the Information Technology sector but sit in different industry groups — AAPL in Technology Hardware & Equipment and AVGO in Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment.

SymbolAAPLAVGO
Company NameApple Inc.Broadcom Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupTechnology Hardware & EquipmentSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & PeripheralsSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & PeripheralsSemiconductors
Market Capitalization4,479.50 billion USD1,962.85 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNasdaqGS
Listing DateDecember 12, 1980August 6, 2009
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

AAPL
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Apple (AAPL) vs. Broadcom (AVGO): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolAAPLAVGO
5-Day Price Return1.59%-2.50%
13-Week Price Return17.04%24.13%
26-Week Price Return11.74%21.94%
52-Week Price Return50.92%80.46%
Month-to-Date Return12.40%-0.69%
Year-to-Date Return12.19%19.78%
10-Day Avg. Volume44.15M18.58M
3-Month Avg. Volume47.08M24.44M
3-Month Volatility22.14%41.22%
Beta1.081.42

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Apple (AAPL) leads with Return on Equity (TTM) of 146.69%, above its industry benchmark range, while Broadcom (AVGO) at 32.85% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

146.69%

Max
42.37%
Q3
19.29%
Median
10.72%
Q1
2.35%
Min
-22.20%

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

32.85%

Max
44.68%
Q3
17.87%
Median
7.82%
Q1
-3.34%
Min
-32.99%
Apple (AAPL) vs. Broadcom (AVGO): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Apple (AAPL) leads with Net Profit Margin (TTM) of 27.15%, above its industry benchmark range, while Broadcom (AVGO) at 36.57% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

27.15%

Max
21.96%
Q3
11.10%
Median
4.46%
Q1
0.81%
Min
-14.09%

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

36.57%

Max
47.00%
Q3
21.67%
Median
8.14%
Q1
-5.59%
Min
-44.72%
Apple (AAPL) vs. Broadcom (AVGO): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Apple (AAPL) at 32.64% and Broadcom (AVGO) at 40.77% rank in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into operating income more strongly than typical competitors.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

32.64%

Max
32.64%
Q3
14.87%
Median
5.34%
Q1
1.80%
Min
-13.71%

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

40.77%

Max
64.02%
Q3
24.88%
Median
9.09%
Q1
-2.77%
Min
-35.68%
Apple (AAPL) vs. Broadcom (AVGO): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolAAPLAVGO
Return on Equity (TTM)146.69%32.85%
Return on Assets (TTM)34.02%14.88%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)27.15%36.57%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)32.64%40.77%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)47.86%67.93%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Apple (AAPL) at 1.07 and Broadcom (AVGO) at 1.90 run Current Ratio (MRQ) in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1.07

Max
5.80
Q3
3.12
Median
1.99
Q1
1.31
Min
0.01

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

1.90

Max
9.20
Q3
5.14
Median
3.07
Q1
2.31
Min
1.02
Apple (AAPL) vs. Broadcom (AVGO): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Apple (AAPL) at 0.80 carries Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) around its industry mid-range, while Broadcom (AVGO) at 0.83 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.80

Max
2.21
Q3
0.89
Median
0.37
Q1
0.00
Min
0.00

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.83

Max
1.18
Q3
0.56
Median
0.19
Q1
0.00
Min
0.00
Apple (AAPL) vs. Broadcom (AVGO): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Apple (AAPL) posts Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 622.51, above its industry benchmark range, while Broadcom (AVGO) at 8.89 sits closer to the industry mid-range.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

622.51

Max
34.79
Q3
17.83
Median
5.62
Q1
-0.32
Min
-23.93

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

8.89

Max
95.50
Q3
44.75
Median
14.35
Q1
0.46
Min
-45.50
Apple (AAPL) vs. Broadcom (AVGO): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolAAPLAVGO
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.071.90
Quick Ratio (MRQ)1.021.69
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.800.83
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)622.518.89

Growth

Revenue Growth

Apple (AAPL) vs. Broadcom (AVGO): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolAAPLAVGO
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)16.60%29.47%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)12.76%25.22%
3-Year Revenue CAGR1.81%24.38%
5-Year Revenue CAGR8.68%21.74%

EPS Growth

Apple (AAPL) vs. Broadcom (AVGO): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolAAPLAVGO
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)22.04%32.13%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)29.01%147.22%
3-Year EPS CAGR6.89%20.59%
5-Year EPS CAGR17.91%46.63%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Broadcom (AVGO) at 0.59% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Apple (AAPL) at 0.35%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.35%

Max
1.43%
Q3
0.62%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.59%

Max
1.06%
Q3
0.43%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Apple (AAPL) vs. Broadcom (AVGO): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Apple (AAPL) at 12.69% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Broadcom (AVGO) at 45.87% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

12.69%

Max
43.52%
Q3
18.99%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

45.87%

Max
45.87%
Q3
21.77%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Apple (AAPL) vs. Broadcom (AVGO): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolAAPLAVGO
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.35%0.59%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)12.69%45.87%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Apple (AAPL) at 36.53 and Broadcom (AVGO) at 78.11 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

36.53

Max
101.86
Q3
67.17
Median
38.87
Q1
20.12
Min
0.99

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

78.11

Max
210.81
Q3
119.56
Median
61.47
Q1
39.21
Min
15.75
Apple (AAPL) vs. Broadcom (AVGO): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Both Apple (AAPL) at 9.92 and Broadcom (AVGO) at 28.57 trade in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) among industry peers, indicating higher trailing revenue multiples than typical peers.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

9.92

Max
13.34
Q3
6.71
Median
3.18
Q1
1.24
Min
0.04

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

28.57

Max
33.40
Q3
18.97
Median
8.92
Q1
4.85
Min
0.15
Apple (AAPL) vs. Broadcom (AVGO): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both Apple (AAPL) at 34.00 and Broadcom (AVGO) at 19.66 sit above their industries’ benchmark ranges for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), pointing to unusually high book-value multiples relative to peers.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

34.00

Max
16.66
Q3
8.19
Median
3.51
Q1
1.65
Min
0.33

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

19.66

Max
15.23
Q3
7.79
Median
4.52
Q1
2.23
Min
0.33
Apple (AAPL) vs. Broadcom (AVGO): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against their respective Technology Hardware & Equipment and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolAAPLAVGO
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)36.5378.11
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)9.9228.57
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)34.0019.66
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)34.6667.47