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Apple (AAPL) vs. Micron Technology (MU)

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

Company Profile

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

SymbolAAPLMU
Company NameApple Inc.Micron Technology, 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 USD859.45 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNasdaqGS
Listing DateDecember 12, 1980June 1, 1984
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

Micron Technology (MU) carries a highly aggressive beta of 2.01, indicating much higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, whereas Apple (AAPL) is closer to market-like at 1.08 — a noticeable difference in market-sensitivity profile.

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

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolAAPLMU
5-Day Price Return1.59%5.17%
13-Week Price Return17.04%82.60%
26-Week Price Return11.74%221.63%
52-Week Price Return50.92%695.18%
Month-to-Date Return12.40%47.36%
Year-to-Date Return12.19%167.02%
10-Day Avg. Volume44.15M56.85M
3-Month Avg. Volume47.08M43.22M
3-Month Volatility22.14%77.56%
Beta1.082.01

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Apple (AAPL) leads with Return on Equity (TTM) of 146.69%, above its industry benchmark range, while Micron Technology (MU) at 40.84% 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%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

40.84%

Max
44.68%
Q3
17.87%
Median
7.82%
Q1
-3.34%
Min
-32.99%
Apple (AAPL) vs. Micron Technology (MU): 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 Micron Technology (MU) at 41.49% 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%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

41.49%

Max
47.00%
Q3
21.67%
Median
8.14%
Q1
-5.59%
Min
-44.72%
Apple (AAPL) vs. Micron Technology (MU): 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 Micron Technology (MU) at 48.34% 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%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

48.34%

Max
64.02%
Q3
24.88%
Median
9.09%
Q1
-2.77%
Min
-35.68%
Apple (AAPL) vs. Micron Technology (MU): 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

SymbolAAPLMU
Return on Equity (TTM)146.69%40.84%
Return on Assets (TTM)34.02%27.66%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)27.15%41.49%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)32.64%48.34%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)47.86%58.44%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Micron Technology (MU) at 2.90 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry 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
3.12
Median
1.99
Q1
1.31
Min
0.01

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.90

Max
9.20
Q3
5.14
Median
3.07
Q1
2.31
Min
1.02
Apple (AAPL) vs. Micron Technology (MU): 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)

Both Apple (AAPL) at 0.80 and Micron Technology (MU) at 0.14 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

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.14

Max
1.18
Q3
0.56
Median
0.19
Q1
0.00
Min
0.00
Apple (AAPL) vs. Micron Technology (MU): 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 Micron Technology (MU) at 20.08 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

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

20.08

Max
95.50
Q3
44.75
Median
14.35
Q1
0.46
Min
-45.50
Apple (AAPL) vs. Micron Technology (MU): 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

SymbolAAPLMU
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.072.90
Quick Ratio (MRQ)1.022.32
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.800.14
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)622.5120.08

Growth

Revenue Growth

Apple (AAPL) vs. Micron Technology (MU): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolAAPLMU
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)16.60%196.29%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)12.76%85.55%
3-Year Revenue CAGR1.81%6.71%
5-Year Revenue CAGR8.68%11.76%

EPS Growth

Apple (AAPL) vs. Micron Technology (MU): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolAAPLMU
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)22.04%756.34%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)29.01%412.05%
3-Year EPS CAGR6.89%-0.66%
5-Year EPS CAGR17.91%26.15%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Apple (AAPL) at 0.35% and Micron Technology (MU) at 0.06% 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%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.06%

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

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Apple (AAPL) at 12.69% and Micron Technology (MU) at 2.19% 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%

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.19%

Max
45.87%
Q3
21.77%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Apple (AAPL) vs. Micron Technology (MU): 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

SymbolAAPLMU
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.35%0.06%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)12.69%2.19%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Micron Technology (MU) at 35.32 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Apple (AAPL) at 36.53 sits around the industry midpoint — MU has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

36.53

Max
101.86
Q3
67.17
Median
38.87
Q1
20.12
Min
0.99

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

35.32

Max
210.81
Q3
119.56
Median
61.47
Q1
39.21
Min
15.75
Apple (AAPL) vs. Micron Technology (MU): 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)

Micron Technology (MU) at 14.65 carries typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Apple (AAPL) at 9.92 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — AAPL carries a higher trailing revenue multiple relative to peers.

AAPL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

9.92

Max
13.34
Q3
6.71
Median
3.18
Q1
1.24
Min
0.04

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

14.65

Max
33.40
Q3
18.97
Median
8.92
Q1
4.85
Min
0.15
Apple (AAPL) vs. Micron Technology (MU): 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)

Micron Technology (MU) at 6.45 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Apple (AAPL) at 34.00 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for AAPL 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

MU

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

6.45

Max
15.23
Q3
7.79
Median
4.52
Q1
2.23
Min
0.33
Apple (AAPL) vs. Micron Technology (MU): 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

SymbolAAPLMU
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)36.5335.32
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)9.9214.65
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)34.006.45
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)34.6682.84