AAPL vs ADSK
By Alex · Tickerpine
Apple Inc. vs Autodesk, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | AAPL | ADSK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $283.78 | $196.26 |
| Market cap | $4.17T | $41.44B |
| P/E ratio | 34.4 | 28.7 |
| ROE | 141.47% | 50.40% |
| Profit margin | 27.15% | 19.49% |
| Revenue growth | 16.60% | 18.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.38% | — |
| Beta | 1.09 | 1.29 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
AAPL vs ADSK in plain English
- AAPL is the bigger company — about 100.6× the market cap of ADSK.
- ADSK is cheaper on earnings (P/E 28.7 vs 34.4).
- AAPL earns a higher return on equity (141% vs 50%).
- ADSK is growing revenue faster (18% vs 17%).
- AAPL pays a dividend (0.38%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
AAPL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Apple Inc. would be worth today.
ADSK return calculator
See what $1,000 in Autodesk, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.