Question 1

Which carries higher structural risk — AAPL or WDC?

Accepted Answer

AAPL carries higher structural risk. AAPL has a lower Altman Z-Score (1.13 vs 5.66).

Question 2

How does AAPL's cash runway compare to WDC's?

Accepted Answer

AAPL has approximately 999.0 months of cash runway vs WDC's 999.0 months, based on the most recent SEC filings.

Question 3

Which is diluting shareholders more — AAPL or WDC?

Accepted Answer

WDC shows a higher dilution risk score (-1.1 / 100 vs -2.3 / 100). A higher score means the company is issuing more new shares relative to its base.

Question 4

What is AAPL's Altman Z-Score vs WDC's?

Accepted Answer

AAPL has an Altman Z-Score of 1.13 and WDC has 5.66. Scores below 1.8 indicate distress territory; above 2.6 indicates relative solvency.

AAPL vs WDC — Structural Risk Comparison