AAPL vs QCOM
By Alex · Tickerpine
Apple Inc. vs QUALCOMM Incorporated, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | AAPL | QCOM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309.90 | $160.56 |
| Market cap | $4.52T | $171.49B |
| P/E ratio | 35.6 | 18.3 |
| ROE | 148.75% | 33.75% |
| Profit margin | 27.62% | 21.01% |
| Revenue growth | 16.40% | -4.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.35% | 2.29% |
| Beta | 1.09 | 1.66 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
AAPL vs QCOM in plain English
- AAPL is the bigger company — about 26.4× the market cap of QCOM.
- QCOM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.3 vs 35.6).
- AAPL earns a higher return on equity (149% vs 34%).
- AAPL is growing revenue faster (16% vs -4%).
- QCOM has the higher dividend yield (2.29% vs 0.35%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
AAPL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Apple Inc. would be worth today.
QCOM return calculator
See what $1,000 in QUALCOMM Incorporated would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.