Apple Inc
🇺🇸 AAPL · NYSE/NASDAQ · US0378331005
Technology
USD 300.23 price at analysis
Scores
Key Metrics
Powered by EODHDP/E (TTM)
38.1
P/E (Price-to-Earnings)Shows how much investors pay for each $1 of profit. We display the TTM P/E (Trailing Twelve Months) which uses actual earnings from the last 4 quarters. This is more reliable than Forward P/E which uses analyst estimates.
Calculation: 300.23 ÷ 7.89 = 38.1
TTM period through: 2025-12-31
Forward P/E (estimated): 33.4
Based on analyst estimates
Reference: Provider P/E (Trailing): 36.1
Yield (Fwd)
0.36%
Dividend YieldThe Forward yield (Fwd) shows the next announced annual dividend / current price — what you'd earn going forward. The Trailing yield (TTM) in the tooltip shows dividends actually paid in the last 12 months. Forward is shown as primary because it reflects the company's current commitment to shareholders.
Trailing Yield (TTM): 0.35%
Div. Growth (5Y CAGR)
5.1%
Growth Streak
9 yrs
Consecutive years of increase
Net Debt/EBITDA (TTM)
0.3x
Latest quarter: 0.4x
Net Debt / EBITDAA leverage ratio showing how many years of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) it would take to repay net debt. EBITDA approximates operating cash generation. Lower ratios (e.g., <3x) are generally safer; higher (e.g., >5x) may indicate more financial risk.
TTM through: 2025-12-31
Latest quarter (2026-03-31): 0.4x
The quarterly value can spike when quarterly EBITDA is very low (e.g., one-time charges).
Quick guide: <2x manageable, >4x can be risky (sector-dependent).
Payout (Fwd)
13.7%
Payout RatioDividends as a percentage of earnings. The Forward payout (Fwd) uses the announced dividend divided by actual past earnings (TTM) — it tells you if the company can afford what it promised. Very high payouts can be risky, especially if profits fall.
Announced dividend / actual earnings (TTM)
Payout (TTM): 13.2%
Cash Flow Payout (TTM): 11.4%
FCF Coverage (TTM): 7.96x
ROE
1.4%
ROE (Return on Equity)A profitability measure: how much profit is generated from shareholders’ equity. Higher isn’t always better if it comes from high debt.
EV/EBITDA
27.0x
EV/EBITDAA valuation ratio that compares total business value (including debt) to EBITDA. Lower can mean cheaper, but context matters.
Summary
Apple is a dominant global technology leader with an unmatched consumer ecosystem and exceptional free cash flow generation. However, with a negligible 0.35% dividend yield, an elevated P/E of 38, and an explicit strategy mismatch with the technology sector, it is fundamentally unsuitable for conservative dividend portfolios. Not recommended for new positions, as better income opportunities exist in stable, essential service businesses.
Sector Context
Apple designs and manufactures premium consumer electronics, software, and services, generating massive, recurring cash flows from its highly sticky user ecosystem. However, the Technology sector is explicitly avoided in this dividend strategy due to rapid innovation cycles, reliance on discretionary spending, and long-term product obsolescence risks, favoring instead stable, essential services.
📊 Strategy Analysis
- • Generates exceptional Free Cash Flow ($26.7B) and maintains a fortress balance sheet with Net Debt/EBITDA of just 0.30x.
- • Demonstrates consistent financial discipline with a highly secure dividend payout ratio of 12.7% and a massive $100 billion stock buyback program.
⚠ What to Watch
- • Operates in the Technology sector, which is explicitly avoided by the strategy due to rapid innovation cycles and product obsolescence risks.
- • Negligible dividend yield of 0.35% falls drastically short of the strategy's minimum 3% threshold for meaningful income generation.
- • Valuation multiples are severely stretched at a P/E of 38.07, vastly exceeding the strategy's target 8-15x range.
📊 Historical Trends (10 Years)
Powered by EODHDThese charts show how key metrics have evolved over the past decade, helping you identify if the company is improving or deteriorating.
Debt Evolution (Net Debt / EBITDA)
Lower values are better. A declining trend indicates the company is reducing its debt (deleveraging).
Revenue & Earnings Growth
Consistent growth in revenueRevenue
The money a company brings in from selling its products or services. It’s the top line before costs. (blue) and earningsEarnings (Profit)
What’s left after expenses. Positive earnings mean the business made a profit; negative means a loss. (green) indicates a healthy business. Look for upward trends and recoveries after temporary dips.
Dividend Sustainability (FCF vs Dividends Paid)
Free cash flowFree Cash Flow
Cash left after the company pays for running the business and maintaining it. Often used to fund dividends, pay debt, or buy back shares. (FCFFCF (Free Cash Flow)
Short for Free Cash Flow: cash left after operating needs and maintenance spending., blue) should cover dividends paidDividends Paid
Cash the company paid out to shareholders. It’s not guaranteed and can change over time. (green). If dividends consistently exceed FCFFCF (Free Cash Flow)
Short for Free Cash Flow: cash left after operating needs and maintenance spending., the dividend may be at risk.
Analysis date: 2026-05-16
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Not financial advice.