AAPL vs. TEL: Apple vs. TE Connectivity Stock Comparison

Company Profile

Apple (AAPL) and TE Connectivity (TEL) both fall under the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group, but AAPL is classified in Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals while TEL is classified in Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components.

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Profitability

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Apple (AAPL) at 142.26% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; TE Connectivity (TEL) at 24.61% also sits in the top quartile.

For every dollar of sales, both Apple (AAPL) at 27.60% and TE Connectivity (TEL) at 16.36% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top net margin quartile of their industries.

Both Apple (AAPL) at 31.13% and TE Connectivity (TEL) at 21.07% convert sales into operating profit at a top-quartile rate, pointing to tighter cost discipline before financing and tax.

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Growth

Both Apple (AAPL) at 15.06% and TE Connectivity (TEL) at 8.94% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

Apple (AAPL) at 20.38% is around its peer norm for EPS growth, while TE Connectivity (TEL) at -40.37% drops into the bottom quartile, signaling weaker earnings momentum.

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Financial Strength

TE Connectivity (TEL) at 1.73 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Apple (AAPL) at 1.02 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for AAPL.

TE Connectivity (TEL) at 0.41 carries an industry-typical debt-to-equity mix, while Apple (AAPL) at 0.84 uses more debt funding than most peers.

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Dividends

Apple (AAPL) at 0.31% pays an industry-typical yield; TE Connectivity (TEL) at 1.44% is above its entire peer range — the higher number, but one that calls for a look at payout sustainability before treating it as an advantage.

Apple (AAPL) at 11.80% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while TE Connectivity (TEL) at 28.50% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

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Valuation

TE Connectivity (TEL) at 18.70 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Apple (AAPL) at 38.13 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for TEL, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

TE Connectivity (TEL) at 2.99 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Apple (AAPL) at 10.39 sits in the pricier quartile — AAPL costs more per dollar of sales.

TE Connectivity (TEL) at 4.38 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while Apple (AAPL) at 44.39 prices above its benchmark range — AAPL looks rich relative to book.

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