Stocks analysis

AAPL vs AIG Stock Comparison

Scores Breakdown

Metric AAPL AIG
📈 Growth 18/30 23/30
💰 Profitability 16/20 12/20
🏦 Financial Health 18/20 15/20
💵 Valuation 14/20 10/20
⚠️ Risk (lower is better) 4/10 6/10
Overall Score 72/100 64/100

Side-by-Side Summaries

AAPL Analysis AIG Analysis

📈 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.

💰 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.

🛡️ 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

📈 Growth & Financial Trajectory

Over the eight quarters, Revenues stayed broadly flat in the $6.4B–$7.2B range, peaking at about $7.18B in 2024 Q4 and easing to around $6.65B by 2026 Q1. Net income progressed from a sizable quarterly loss in 2024 Q3 (~-$3.88B) to positive earnings from 2024 Q4 onward, with a peak near $1.14B in 2025 Q2, then moderating to roughly $0.52B–$0.76B across 2025 Q3–2026 Q1. This reflects meaningful earnings leverage despite a relatively flat revenue base, with a notable mid-2025 uplift followed by stabilization.

💰 Margins & Cash Flow

Operating margins swung from the mid-teens to the low- to mid-20s in 2025 Q2 (peak around 22%), indicating strong operating leverage when volumes align with cost structure. Across quarters, the average margin sits in the low-teens, roughly around 12%. Operating cash flow was positive in most periods, signaling solid cash generation from core activities, while investing cash flow fluctuated and financing cash flow was typically negative, reflecting ongoing debt management and capital activity.

🛡️ Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Assets run roughly $160–$166B with liabilities near $120–$125B and equity around $40–$41B, suggesting a solid asset base and meaningful equity cushion. The structure implies resilience supported by recurring operating cash flow, albeit with ongoing financing activity.

⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks

  • Drivers: Steady core insurance volumes and favorable investment environment supporting earnings uplift.
  • Risks: Earnings volatility from reserve development and sensitivity to macro/regulatory shifts that can affect margins.