AAPL vs KLAC
By Alex · Tickerpine
Apple Inc. vs KLA Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | AAPL | KLAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $347.73 | $145.61 |
| Market cap | $5.07T | $190.02B |
| P/E ratio | 39.9 | 39.8 |
| ROE | 148.75% | 87.50% |
| Profit margin | 27.62% | 35.57% |
| Revenue growth | 16.40% | 15.20% |
| Dividend yield | 0.31% | 0.63% |
| Beta | 1.07 | 1.45 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
AAPL vs KLAC in plain English
- AAPL is the bigger company — about 26.7× the market cap of KLAC.
- KLAC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 39.8 vs 39.9).
- AAPL earns a higher return on equity (149% vs 87%).
- AAPL is growing revenue faster (16% vs 15%).
- KLAC has the higher dividend yield (0.63% vs 0.31%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
AAPL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Apple Inc. would be worth today.
KLAC return calculator
See what $1,000 in KLA Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.