Apple CEO Tim Cook faces one of his biggest moments on March 25

Apple CEO Tim Cook faces one of his biggest moments on March 25

5 years ago
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Apple may be one of the most widely owned stocks by fund managers (70% of active fund managers have a position in Apple, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch), but that doesn’t mean these number crunchers are as enthralled with the tech giant’s prospects as in the past. No, Apple has become nothing more than a value play due to its “cheap” valuation (14 times forward estimated earnings, below the S&P 500’s multiple), predictable services revenue stream and unworldly capital return plans in terms of dividends and share buybacks.

In fact, Bank of America Merrill Lynch research shows Apple’s stock is under-weighted relative to the S&P 500. Hardly a vote of confidence in a company that for years has captivated the minds of investors.