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 | $356.27 | $152.32 |
| Market cap | $5.18T | $198.47B |
| P/E ratio | 39.7 | 38.2 |
| ROE | 142.26% | 91.38% |
| Profit margin | 27.60% | 36.25% |
| Revenue growth | 11.70% | 28.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.30% | 0.60% |
| Beta | 1.09 | 1.50 |
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 26.1× the market cap of KLAC.
- KLAC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 38.2 vs 39.7).
- AAPL earns a higher return on equity (142% vs 91%).
- KLAC is growing revenue faster (29% vs 12%).
- KLAC has the higher dividend yield (0.60% vs 0.30%).
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.