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BUILDING PARENT
HOW APPLE’S
APPLE INC; PROFITABILITY,
A FINANCIAL LIQUIDITY, AND
EFFICIENCY DRIVE
POWERHOUSE LONG-TERM
SUCCESS
LEADING THE With more than $23 billion in cash
and equivalents as of 2024, Apple
TECH WORLD is able to pay short-term debts
without worrying about running
out of liquidity. Its current ratio
is more than 1, which permits
By: Shashindhini U dividends, share repurchases, and
"APPLE’S FINANCIAL reinvestment.
STRENGTH LIES Apple has a sound financial
NOT JUST IN ITS structure, with outstanding cash
flows and a cautious attitude
PRODUCTS, BUT to debt. Its low debt-to-equity
ratio strikes a balance between
IN ITS ABILITY TO financial flexibility and growth.
TURN INNOVATION Apple's solid solvency position
was demonstrated in 2024 when
INTO LASTING its operating cash flow surpassed
PROFITABILITY." its debt obligations. With a 17.5%
return on assets and a 75% return
on equity, its asset utilization
Sales of iPhones and the App efficiency is remarkable.
Store, iCloud, and Apple Music
were the main drivers of Apple's Apple's financial health,
$383 billion in revenue for the characterized by profitability,
fiscal year 2024. With a 42.2% liquidity, and efficiency, is a
gross margin, the business testament to its solid capital
demonstrated effective cost structure and diverse product
control and premium pricing. With portfolio. Its high margins and
a net profit margin of 24%, the robust cash flow ensure long-term
company's net income was $92 success and shareholder value.
billion.
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