Apple (AAPL) vs. Meta (META)
This page compares Apple (AAPL) with Meta (META) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Apple (AAPL) is classified in the Information Technology sector (Technology Hardware & Equipment), whereas Meta (META) belongs to Communication Services (Media & Entertainment) — their GICS classifications point to very different parts of the market.
| Symbol | AAPL | META |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Apple Inc. | Meta Platforms, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology | Communication Services |
| GICS Industry Group | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Media & Entertainment |
| GICS Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | Interactive Media & Services |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market Capitalization | 4,479.50 billion USD | 1,541.79 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NasdaqGS | NasdaqGS |
| Listing Date | December 12, 1980 | May 18, 2012 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | AAPL | META |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | 1.59% | -1.12% |
| 13-Week Price Return | 17.04% | -5.80% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 11.74% | -0.41% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 50.92% | -4.42% |
| Month-to-Date Return | 12.40% | -0.74% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 12.19% | -7.99% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 44.15M | 12.97M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 47.08M | 16.00M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 22.14% | 38.99% |
| Beta | 1.08 | 1.23 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Apple (AAPL) leads with Return on Equity (TTM) of 146.69%, above its industry benchmark range, while Meta (META) at 33.22% 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%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
33.22%
- Max
- 53.39%
- Q3
- 18.85%
- Median
- 7.25%
- Q1
- -4.25%
- Min
- -34.48%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Apple (AAPL) leads with Net Profit Margin (TTM) of 27.15%, above its industry benchmark range, while Meta (META) at 32.84% 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%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
32.84%
- Max
- 33.60%
- Q3
- 12.38%
- Median
- 5.66%
- Q1
- -1.87%
- Min
- -21.01%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Meta (META) leads with Operating Profit Margin (TTM) of 41.21%, above its industry benchmark range, while Apple (AAPL) at 32.64% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
32.64%
- Max
- 32.64%
- Q3
- 14.87%
- Median
- 5.34%
- Q1
- 1.80%
- Min
- -13.71%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
41.21%
- Max
- 32.69%
- Q3
- 15.15%
- Median
- 8.94%
- Q1
- 1.27%
- Min
- -16.27%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | AAPL | META |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 146.69% | 33.22% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 34.02% | 20.76% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 27.15% | 32.84% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 32.64% | 41.21% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 47.86% | 81.94% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Meta (META) at 2.35 carries Current Ratio (MRQ) above its industry mid-range, while Apple (AAPL) at 1.07 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — different working-capital profiles, both worth examining.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
1.07
- Max
- 5.80
- Q3
- 3.12
- Median
- 1.99
- Q1
- 1.31
- Min
- 0.01
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
2.35
- Max
- 3.45
- Q3
- 1.93
- Median
- 1.41
- Q1
- 0.89
- Min
- 0.32
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both Apple (AAPL) at 0.80 and Meta (META) at 0.24 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.80
- Max
- 2.21
- Q3
- 0.89
- Median
- 0.37
- Q1
- 0.00
- Min
- 0.00
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.24
- Max
- 3.56
- Q3
- 1.56
- Median
- 0.59
- Q1
- 0.08
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Both Apple (AAPL) at 622.51 and Meta (META) at 168.41 post Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) above their industry benchmark ranges, indicating wide cushions to cover interest expense from operating income or EBIT.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
622.51
- Max
- 34.79
- Q3
- 17.83
- Median
- 5.62
- Q1
- -0.32
- Min
- -23.93
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
168.41
- Max
- 15.94
- Q3
- 6.46
- Median
- 2.12
- Q1
- 0.10
- Min
- -7.25
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | AAPL | META |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.07 | 2.35 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 1.02 | 2.11 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.80 | 0.24 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 622.51 | 168.41 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | AAPL | META |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 16.60% | 33.08% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 12.76% | 26.18% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 1.81% | 19.89% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 8.68% | 18.51% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | AAPL | META |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 22.04% | 62.49% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 29.01% | 7.49% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 6.89% | 39.86% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 17.91% | 18.41% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both Apple (AAPL) at 0.35% and Meta (META) at 0.35% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.35%
- Max
- 1.43%
- Q3
- 0.62%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
0.35%
- Max
- 2.42%
- Q3
- 1.02%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both Apple (AAPL) at 12.69% and Meta (META) at 7.57% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
12.69%
- Max
- 43.52%
- Q3
- 18.99%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
7.57%
- Max
- 40.95%
- Q3
- 16.81%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | AAPL | META |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 12.69% | 7.57% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Apple (AAPL) at 36.53 and Meta (META) at 21.76 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
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
21.76
- Max
- 74.88
- Q3
- 40.34
- Median
- 22.59
- Q1
- 12.33
- Min
- 0.92
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both Apple (AAPL) at 9.92 and Meta (META) at 7.15 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
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
7.15
- Max
- 9.53
- Q3
- 4.56
- Median
- 1.73
- Q1
- 0.77
- Min
- 0.16
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Meta (META) at 5.94 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), but Apple (AAPL) at 34.00 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated book-value multiples relative to peers, with AAPL higher.
AAPL
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
34.00
- Max
- 16.66
- Q3
- 8.19
- Median
- 3.51
- Q1
- 1.65
- Min
- 0.33
META
Media & Entertainment industry group
5.94
- Max
- 10.00
- Q3
- 4.71
- Median
- 2.29
- Q1
- 1.18
- Min
- 0.20
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | AAPL | META |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 36.53 | 21.76 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 9.92 | 7.15 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 34.00 | 5.94 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 34.66 | 31.83 |