Apple (AAPL) COGS-to-Revenue: 0.51 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Apple COGS-to-Revenue?

Apple AAPL -0.28% 95 COGS-to-Revenue is 0.51 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AAPL with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $267.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Apple's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $56,403 Mil. Its Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $111,184 Mil.

Apple's COGS to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51.

Cost of Goods Sold is directly linked to profitability of the company through Gross Margin. Apple's Gross Margin % for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.27%.

Apple  (NAS:AAPL) COGS-to-Revenue Explanation

Cost of Goods Sold is directly linked to profitability of the company through Gross Margin.

Apple's Gross Margin % for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Gross Margin %=1 - COGS to Revenue
=1 - Cost of Goods Sold / Revenue
=1 - 56403 / 111184
=49.27 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

A company that has a moat can usually maintain or even expand their Gross Margin. A company can increase its Gross Margin in two ways. It can increase the prices of the goods it sells and keeps its Cost of Goods Sold unchanged. Or it can keep the sales price unchanged and squeeze its suppliers to reduce the Cost of Goods Sold. Warren Buffett believes businesses with the power to raise prices have moats.

Apple COGS-to-Revenue Related Terms

Apple COGS-to-Revenue Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Apple's COGS-to-Revenue can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Apple COGS-to-Revenue Chart

Apple Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
COGS-to-Revenue
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Apple Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Apple COGS-to-Revenue Calculation

Apple's COGS to Revenue for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

COGS to Revenue=Cost of Goods Sold / Revenue
=220960 / 416161
=0.53

Apple's COGS to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

COGS to Revenue=Cost of Goods Sold / Revenue
=56403 / 111184
=0.51

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about COGS-to-Revenue →
What does a COGS-to-Revenue of 0.51 mean?
Apple (AAPL) has a COGS-to-Revenue of 0.51 as of Mar. 2026. COGS-to-Revenue ratio equals the percent of cost of goods sold relative to total sales. View historical data on Apple and its competitors.
Is Apple's COGS-to-Revenue too high?
Apple's current COGS-to-Revenue is 0.51. Overall, Apple has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apple's COGS-to-Revenue compare to SONO and TBCH?
Apple's COGS-to-Revenue of 0.51 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good COGS-to-Revenue for a Hardware company?
A good COGS-to-Revenue depends on the Hardware industry context. However, COGS-to-Revenue should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high COGS-to-Revenue mean?
A high COGS-to-Revenue can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. COGS-to-Revenue ratio equals the percent of cost of goods sold relative to total sales. View historical data on Apple and its competitors. Apple's current COGS-to-Revenue is 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apple stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple (AAPL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $267.63, compared to a current price of $315.32 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current COGS-to-Revenue is 0.51. Apple's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is COGS-to-Revenue calculated?
COGS-to-Revenue is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Apple (AAPL), the current COGS-to-Revenue is 0.51 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Apple (AAPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $315.32 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $267.63. GuruFocus considers Apple to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AAPL:

  • COGS-to-Revenue: 0.51
  • GF Value™: $267.63 vs. price of $315.32 (17.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AAPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Apple Business Description

Address One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA, USA, 95014
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone accounts for the majority of the firm's sales, and Apple's other products, such as the Mac, iPad, and Watch, are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, such as streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors and works with subcontractors such as Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with the majority coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
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