AAPL vs. FN: Apple vs. Fabrinet Stock Comparison
This page compares Apple (AAPL) with Fabrinet (FN) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | AAPL | FN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 46.73% | 137.77% |
Risk
Drawdown
Apple (AAPL) is heavily traded at around 46.45M shares per day, whereas Fabrinet (FN) sees a more moderate 819.12K — larger orders in the latter may require more patience and tighter control over order sizing.
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | AAPL | FN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 22.69% | 67.00% |
| Beta | 1.10 | 1.19 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 46.45M | 819.12K |
Company Profile
Apple (AAPL) and Fabrinet (FN) both fall under the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group, but AAPL is classified in Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals while FN is classified in Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components.
| Profile Item | AAPL | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Apple Inc. | Fabrinet |
| Country/Region | United States | Cayman Islands |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Technology Hardware & Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | Electronic Manufacturing Services |
| Market Capitalization | 4,275.93 billion USD | 21.89 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | NYSE |
| Listing Date | December 12, 1980 | June 25, 2010 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Apple (AAPL) at 35.20 and Fabrinet (FN) at 52.36 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
35.20
- Max
- 171.43
- Q3
- 83.19
- Median
- 39.13
- AAPL
- 35.20
- Q1
- 23.68
- Min
- 9.35
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
52.36
- Max
- 171.43
- Q3
- 83.19
- FN
- 52.36
- Median
- 39.13
- Q1
- 23.68
- Min
- 9.35
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Fabrinet (FN) at 5.17 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, 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
- AAPL
- 9.47
- Q3
- 9.05
- Median
- 4.10
- Q1
- 1.42
- Min
- 0.00
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
5.17
- Max
- 19.39
- Q3
- 9.05
- FN
- 5.17
- Median
- 4.10
- Q1
- 1.42
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both look rich against book: Fabrinet (FN) at 9.50 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and Apple (AAPL) at 40.10 prices even higher, above its industry range.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
40.10
- AAPL
- 40.10
- Max
- 17.76
- Q3
- 9.32
- Median
- 4.56
- Q1
- 2.09
- Min
- -3.27
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
9.50
- Max
- 17.76
- FN
- 9.50
- Q3
- 9.32
- Median
- 4.56
- Q1
- 2.09
- Min
- -3.27
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | AAPL | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 35.20 | 52.36 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 9.47 | 5.17 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 40.10 | 9.50 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 2.36% | -0.36% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both companies show strong equity returns, but Apple (AAPL) at 141.47% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Fabrinet (FN) at 19.99% also sits in the top quartile.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
141.47%
- AAPL
- 141.47%
- Max
- 44.16%
- Q3
- 19.25%
- Median
- 10.96%
- Q1
- 0.71%
- Min
- -25.92%
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
19.99%
- Max
- 44.16%
- FN
- 19.99%
- Q3
- 19.25%
- Median
- 10.96%
- Q1
- 0.71%
- Min
- -25.92%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Apple (AAPL) at 27.15% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Fabrinet (FN) at 9.94%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
27.15%
- Max
- 30.43%
- AAPL
- 27.15%
- Q3
- 12.35%
- Median
- 4.45%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -14.09%
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
9.94%
- Max
- 30.43%
- Q3
- 12.35%
- FN
- 9.94%
- Median
- 4.45%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -14.09%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Apple (AAPL) at 32.28% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Fabrinet (FN) at 9.89%, which runs around its industry’s norm.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
32.28%
- Max
- 35.67%
- AAPL
- 32.28%
- Q3
- 15.55%
- Median
- 6.62%
- Q1
- 1.55%
- Min
- -18.45%
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
9.89%
- Max
- 35.67%
- Q3
- 15.55%
- FN
- 9.89%
- Median
- 6.62%
- Q1
- 1.55%
- Min
- -18.45%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | AAPL | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 141.47% | 19.99% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 26.23% | 8.52% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 27.15% | 9.94% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 32.28% | 9.89% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 47.86% | 12.04% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | AAPL | FN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 6.43% | 18.60% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 1.81% | 14.76% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | AAPL | FN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 22.70% | 13.21% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 6.88% | 19.60% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Fabrinet (FN) at 2.55 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Apple (AAPL) at 1.07 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for AAPL.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
1.07
- Max
- 5.80
- Q3
- 3.18
- Median
- 1.90
- Q1
- 1.28
- AAPL
- 1.07
- Min
- 0.40
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
2.55
- Max
- 5.80
- Q3
- 3.18
- FN
- 2.55
- Median
- 1.90
- Q1
- 1.28
- Min
- 0.40
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Fabrinet (FN) at 0.00 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while Apple (AAPL) at 0.80 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.80
- Max
- 2.02
- Q3
- 0.88
- AAPL
- 0.80
- Median
- 0.31
- Q1
- 0.05
- Min
- 0.00
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00
- Max
- 2.02
- Q3
- 0.88
- Median
- 0.31
- Q1
- 0.05
- FN
- 0.00
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | AAPL | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.07 | 2.55 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.80 | 0.00 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.10 | -1.96 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Fabrinet (FN) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Apple (AAPL) reports a yield of 0.37%, ranking against industry peers normally.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.37%
- Max
- 1.30%
- Q3
- 0.54%
- AAPL
- 0.37%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 1.30%
- Q3
- 0.54%
- FN
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Fabrinet (FN) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Apple (AAPL) reports a payout of 12.59%, ranking against industry peers normally.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
12.59%
- Max
- 37.10%
- Q3
- 15.46%
- AAPL
- 12.59%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 37.10%
- Q3
- 15.46%
- FN
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | AAPL | FN |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.37% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 12.59% | 0.00% |