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Apple (AAPL) vs. Dell (DELL)

This page compares Apple (AAPL) with Dell (DELL) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Apple (AAPL) and Dell (DELL) are both classified in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals sub-industry within the broader Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

SymbolAAPLDELL
NameApple Inc.Dell Technologies Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupTechnology Hardware & EquipmentTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & PeripheralsTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
GICS Sub-IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & PeripheralsTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Market Capitalization4,275.93 billion USD256.37 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateDecember 12, 1980August 17, 2016
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Apple (AAPL) at 35.20 and Dell (DELL) at 31.54 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

35.20

Max
171.43
Q3
83.19
Median
39.13
Q1
23.68
Min
9.35

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

31.54

Max
171.43
Q3
83.19
Median
39.13
Q1
23.68
Min
9.35
Apple (AAPL) vs. Dell (DELL): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Dell (DELL) at 1.91 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Apple (AAPL) at 9.47 sits in the pricier quartile — AAPL costs more per dollar of sales.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

9.47

Max
19.39
Q3
9.05
Median
4.10
Q1
1.42
Min
0.00

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1.91

Max
19.39
Q3
9.05
Median
4.10
Q1
1.42
Min
0.00
Apple (AAPL) vs. Dell (DELL): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Dell (DELL) reports a negative Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) of -182.88, meaning negative book equity — the multiple itself is not meaningful for valuation. Meanwhile Apple (AAPL) reports 40.10, ranking against industry peers normally.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

40.10

Max
17.76
Q3
9.32
Median
4.56
Q1
2.09
Min
-3.27

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

-182.88

Max
17.76
Q3
9.32
Median
4.56
Q1
2.09
Min
-3.27
Apple (AAPL) vs. Dell (DELL): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolAAPLDELL
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)35.2031.54
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)9.471.91
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)40.10-182.88
Free Cash Flow Yield2.36%2.12%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Apple (AAPL) reports Return on Equity (TTM) of 141.47% and can be ranked against industry peers; Dell (DELL) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

141.47%

Max
44.16%
Q3
19.25%
Median
10.96%
Q1
0.71%
Min
-25.92%

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

--

Max
44.16%
Q3
19.25%
Median
10.96%
Q1
0.71%
Min
-25.92%
Apple (AAPL) vs. Dell (DELL): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Apple (AAPL) at 27.15% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Dell (DELL) at 6.28%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

27.15%

Max
30.43%
Q3
12.35%
Median
4.45%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-14.09%

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

6.28%

Max
30.43%
Q3
12.35%
Median
4.45%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-14.09%
Apple (AAPL) vs. Dell (DELL): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Apple (AAPL) at 32.28% operates in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile, ahead of Dell (DELL) at 8.86%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

32.28%

Max
35.67%
Q3
15.55%
Median
6.62%
Q1
1.55%
Min
-18.45%

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

8.86%

Max
35.67%
Q3
15.55%
Median
6.62%
Q1
1.55%
Min
-18.45%
Apple (AAPL) vs. Dell (DELL): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolAAPLDELL
Return on Equity (TTM)141.47%--
Return on Assets (TTM)26.23%7.00%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)27.15%6.28%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)32.28%8.86%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)47.86%19.21%

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolAAPLDELL
1-Year Revenue Growth6.43%18.80%
3-Year Revenue CAGR1.81%3.54%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolAAPLDELL
1-Year EPS Growth22.70%36.05%
3-Year EPS CAGR6.88%38.89%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Apple (AAPL) at 1.07 and Dell (DELL) at 0.95 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
3.18
Median
1.90
Q1
1.28
Min
0.40

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.95

Max
5.80
Q3
3.18
Median
1.90
Q1
1.28
Min
0.40
Apple (AAPL) vs. Dell (DELL): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Apple (AAPL) reports Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) of 0.80 and can be ranked against industry peers; Dell (DELL) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.80

Max
2.02
Q3
0.88
Median
0.31
Q1
0.05
Min
0.00

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

--

Max
2.02
Q3
0.88
Median
0.31
Q1
0.05
Min
0.00
Apple (AAPL) vs. Dell (DELL): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolAAPLDELL
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.070.95
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.80--
Net Debt / EBITDA0.101.45

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Dell (DELL) at 0.64% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Apple (AAPL) at 0.37%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.37%

Max
1.30%
Q3
0.54%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.64%

Max
1.30%
Q3
0.54%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Apple (AAPL) vs. Dell (DELL): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Apple (AAPL) at 12.59% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Dell (DELL) at 17.57% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

12.59%

Max
37.10%
Q3
15.46%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

17.57%

Max
37.10%
Q3
15.46%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Apple (AAPL) vs. Dell (DELL): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolAAPLDELL
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.37%0.64%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)12.59%17.57%

Performance & Risk

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

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolAAPLDELL
1-Year Return46.73%254.13%
1-Year Volatility22.69%66.00%
Beta1.101.33
3-Month Avg. Volume46.45M9.02M