Apple's Financials vs. Tech Hardware Rivals

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Monday, Sep 14, 2026 12:06 pm ET1min read

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- AppleAAPL-- dominates tech hardware sector861077-- with iPhone driving 60%+ of sales, while Mac/iPad/Watch ecosystems reinforce its ecosystem strategy.

- The company vertically integrates software/hardware design and leverages subcontractors for manufacturing, maintaining tight control over supply chains.

- Key financials show 38.10 P/E ratio, 27.84% ROE, and $39.02B EBITDA, reflecting strong profitability despite 16.36% revenue growth.

- High valuation multiples (P/B 45.10, P/S 10.52) highlight market confidence in Apple's premium pricing power and ecosystem lock-in advantages.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is compared to its major competitors in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. Financial metrics and market position are examined to provide insights into the company's performance within the industry. Apple's iPhone accounts for the majority of its sales, with other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch designed around the iPhone. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors and works with subcontractors to build its products and chips. Apple's P/E is 38.10, P/B is 45.10, P/S is 10.52, ROE is 27.84%, EBITDA is $39.02 billion, gross profit is $54.77 billion, and revenue growth is 16.36%.

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