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Apple Inc.Opportunity Rank #198(AAPL) Intrinsic Value & DCF Analysis (2026)

Sector: Technology

Current Price

$297.01

Last updated: Jun 23, 2026

Price vs Intrinsic Value

$297.01
Price
$187.03
Intrinsic Value
Overvalued by 37%MOS: $149.62

Fundamental Score

65/100
Neutral

Weighted across 6 signals

Narrative Score

78/100
Strong

No change vs previous

Trend Score

62/100
Constructive

As of 2026-06-22

The intrinsic value of Apple Inc. (AAPL) is estimated at $187.03 per share based on a 10-year discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. At the current price of $297.01, the stock appears overvalued relative to its projected cash flow fundamentals. This estimate assumes a 5.65% long-term growth rate and a 9.09% discount rate, reflecting expected future free cash flow and cost of capital.

The intrinsic value of Apple Inc. (AAPL) is estimated at $187.03 per share based on a 10-year discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. At the current price of $297.01, the stock appears overvalued relative to its projected cash flow fundamentals. This estimate assumes a 5.65% long-term growth rate and a 9.09% discount rate, reflecting expected future free cash flow and cost of capital.

Valuation Details

$187.03
-37.03% downside
20% margin of safety: $149.62
Years: 10Growth Rate: 5.65%
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Capital Efficiency

Average Quarterly ROIC
26.5%
Cost of Capital (estimated)11%
Value StatusCreating Value

The company is earning a higher return on invested capital than it costs to raise that capital — a sign of strong, efficient value creation.

Complete historical ROIC is available with
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Fundamental Details

65/100
NeutralWeighted across 6 signals
DCF Discount
37.0% premium to price
0
FCF Yield
3.5% trailing FCF yield
37
ROIC vs WACC
ROIC 26.5% vs WACC 11.0% (2.4x)
100
Net Debt / FCF
0.1x net debt to FCF
98
Buybacks
Share count shrinking
80
FCF CAGR (5Y)
11.4% 5Y FCF CAGR
82
Strengths: ROIC vs WACC, Net Debt / FCF. Concerns: DCF Discount, FCF Yield.

Narrative Details

78/100
Strong
Vs 6-Month Baseline:Low (8th pct)Weighted across 6 recent drivers
Trend: StableConfidence: 100%Updated: 13m ago
Sources: 229 (200 News · 29 Analyst)
Drivers(last 30 days)
172 news sentiment+6.2
8 upgrade headlines+0.5
2 downgrade headlines-0.3
Analyst downgrades-0.3
14 regulatory scrutiny+0.2
2 legal risk+0.1

Trend Details

62/100
ConstructiveAs of 2026-06-22308 daily bars used
Distance from 52-Week High-5.8%
21 EMA vs 50 EMA+2.6%
3M Relative Strength vs SPY+5.0%
Price vs 21 EMA47 · -0.4%
Price vs 50 EMA61 · +2.2%
21 EMA vs 50 EMA70 · +2.6%
3M RS vs SPY70 · +5.0%
6M RS vs SPY46 · -1.6%
Distance from 52W High88 · -5.8%

Investment Coach

Updating... 12d ago
WATCHConfidence: 41%
Thesis
Apple Inc. is currently trading at a significant premium with its price about 33% above estimated fair value, despite strong fundamentals including a high ROIC well above its cost of capital and a supportive narrative score. The company shows constructive fundamentals and consistent free cash flow growth, but valuation concerns warrant caution.
Key Risk
The key risk is that the stock price may correct downward to align with fair value, especially if ROIC fails to remain above the cost of capital or if the narrative weakens.
Signals To Watch
  • Watch for the stock price to decline to at least a mid-teens discount to fair value.
  • Confirm that ROIC remains consistently above the cost of capital in upcoming quarters.
  • Monitor the narrative score for any meaningful shifts that could impact investor sentiment.
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Historical Growth Rates
Free Cash Flow- - -Trend CAGR: 5.65%5 Year CAGR: 5.61%

Free Cash Flow (in millions)

TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006
$151,270$124,197$127,701$121,502$132,859$115,123$87,983$79,886$90,747$77,020$79,779$92,754$69,526$62,742$60,258$44,981$20,716$11,372$10,795$6,456$2,877

How Intrinziq Estimates Fair Value

Intrinziq estimates Apple Inc.'s intrinsic value using a discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on free cash flow trends and a market-based discount rate. The model projects future cash flows over ten years and discounts them using a market return assumption to estimate fair value.

Apple Inc.Technology

Apple Inc. is a global technology corporation that specializes in the conceptualization, production, and sale of a diverse suite of electronic devices. Its comprehensive hardware lineup features the well-known iPhone smartphones, Mac personal computers, and versatile iPad tablets. The company also supplies a range of wearables, smart home products, and accessories, including AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, items from the Beats brand, and HomePod speakers. Beyond its device offerings, Apple delivers essential support services like AppleCare and robust cloud solutions. It oversees key digital platforms, prominently the App Store, which acts as a central hub for customers to discover and download countless applications and digital content, from e-books and music to videos, games, and podcasts. The company also generates revenue via advertising, leveraging both its proprietary ad platforms and third-party licensing deals. Apple's ecosystem is further bolstered by a wide array of subscription-based services: Apple Arcade for gaming, Apple Fitness+ for personalized wellness, Apple Music for curated audio experiences and on-demand radio, Apple News+ for access to news and magazines, and Apple TV+ for exclusive original video programming. Its financial services portfolio includes the co-branded Apple Card and the mobile payment system, Apple Pay. Additionally, Apple strategically licenses its intellectual property. The company serves a broad clientele that spans individual consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as institutional clients in the education, corporate, and governmental sectors. Products are distributed through a multi-channel strategy, utilizing Apple's own physical retail locations and online storefronts, a dedicated direct sales team, and collaborations with external partners such as mobile network providers, wholesalers, general retailers, and authorized resellers. The App Store additionally functions as the primary conduit for third-party applications designed for its devices. Founded in 1976, Apple Inc. is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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