Stocks analysis

AAPL vs ADM Stock Comparison

Scores Breakdown

Metric AAPL ADM
πŸ“ˆ Growth 18/30 26/30
πŸ’° Profitability 16/20 7/20
🏦 Financial Health 18/20 16/20
πŸ’΅ Valuation 14/20 12/20
⚠️ Risk (lower is better) 4/10 6/10
Overall Score 72/100 65/100

Side-by-Side Summaries

AAPL Analysis ADM Analysis

πŸ“ˆ Growth & Financial Trajectory

Over eight quarters, Apple shows revenue volatility but an overall uptick: from approximately Revenues 94.93B in 2024 Q3 to about 111.18B in 2026 Q2, a gain of ~16B. Net income rose from about 21.45B to ~29.58B, though quarterly results swing with mid-cycle peaks (e.g., 2025 Q1) and pullbacks (2025 Q2) that temper a steady climb.

πŸ’° Margins & Cash Flow

Gross margin remains robust, typically in the high-40s percent range. Operating leverage is evident as operating income stays positive even when revenues pause. Cash flow shows resilience: Net Cash Flow From Operating Activities is generally positive across quarters, with seasonal peaks; investing cash outflows are typical, while financing activity cash flows vary by quarter.

πŸ›‘οΈ Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Assets exceed liabilities by a wide margin, with sizable current assets and a strong equity base. Debt levels are manageable relative to cash generation, and the balance sheet demonstrates liquidity headroom to support ongoing capex and buybacks.

⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks

  • Drivers: Premium hardware and Services expansion; margin resilience amid product cycles
  • Risks: Valuation sensitivity to growth prospects; cyclicality and FX/macro headwinds

πŸ“ˆ Growth & Financial Trajectory

Over 8 quarters, ADM's Revenues moved in a narrow band around 19.9–20.5B, ending near 20.49B in Q1 2026 vs 19.94B at the startβ€”a modest +2.9% gain. Net income progressed from about $18M in 2024 Q2 to $303M in 2026 Q1, with a peak of $567M in 2024 Q4, signaling improving profitability despite quarterly volatility.

πŸ’° Margins & Cash Flow

Gross margin remained steady at about 6.3%–6.8% across the period; operating margin hovered around 2%–3%. Operating cash flow was positive in most quarters (e.g., +4.30B in 2025 Q3, +1.81B in 2025 Q2, +0.15B in 2026 Q1), while investing cash flow was consistently negative, and financing activity varied, reflecting ongoing capital allocation.

πŸ›‘οΈ Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Assets run around $52–53B with current assets about $26.6–29B and current liabilities near $18.0–19.6B, giving a healthy current ratio of roughly 1.3–1.5. Debt metrics show long-term debt around $7.6–8.3B and total liabilities around $29–33B, with equity in the low- to mid-$22B range, indicating solid balance-sheet resilience.

⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks

  • Drivers: Commodity cycle for grains/oilseeds; global demand for ADM's processing and ingredients
  • Risks: Commodity price volatility and cyclicality; macroeconomic sensitivity and valuation risk