Assignment: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
BTN 11-2 Key comparative figures for Apple and Google follow.
Key Figures
Net income (in millions)
$ 41,733 - Apple
$ 10,737 - Google
Cash dividends declared per common share
$ 2.65 - Apple
$ - - Google
Common shares outstanding (in millions)
$939,208 - Apple
$329,979 - Google
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in millions)
$934,818 - Apple
$327,213 - Google
Market value (price) per share
$ 655.88 - Apple
$ 707.38 - Google
Equity applicable to common shares (in millions)
$118,210 - Apple
$ 71,715 - Google
Required
1. Compute the book value per common share for each company using these data.
2. Compute the basic EPS for each company using these data.
3. Compute the dividend yield for each company using these data. Does the dividend yield of either of the companies characterize it as an income or growth stock? Explain.
4. Compute, compare, and interpret the price-earnings ratio for each company using these data.