Apple Inc. (AAPL)

Revenue growth above 20% – Exceptional top-line expansion. Warren Buffett would check if rising costs (e.g., SG&A) are still under control, ensuring profits grow alongside sales.

Gross profit growth above 20% – Exceptional. Warren Buffett would verify if increasing margins accompany rising gross profit, not just revenue volume.

EBIT growth above 20% – Outstanding expansion in core profitability. Warren Buffett would confirm if operating margins also improve, not just top-line growth.

Operating income growth above 20% – Elite operational improvement. Warren Buffett would check if margin expansion accompanies this growth.

Net income growth above 25% – Exceptional bottom-line expansion. Benjamin Graham would check if accounting one-offs inflate results.

EPS growth above 25% – Exceptional. Warren Buffett would double-check that it’s not solely driven by aggressive buybacks rather than real profit increases.

Diluted EPS growth above 25% – Impressive performance. Warren Buffett would confirm if major buybacks or real profit improvements drive these gains.

Share count shrinking more than 10% – Aggressive buybacks. Warren Buffett typically welcomes this if undervalued, but watch debt usage for repurchases.

Negative growth in diluted shares typically benefits existing owners. Benjamin Graham would check the sustainability of buybacks or reduction in option overhang.

OCF growth above 20% – Exceptional cash generation improvement. Warren Buffett might see if the net margin also rises in tandem.

FCF growth above 20% – Very attractive to value investors. Warren Buffett would check if capital expenditures remain sensible to maintain this level.

10Y revenue/share CAGR above 15% – Exceptional long-term expansion. Warren Buffett would confirm if growth is organic, not purely from acquisitions.

5Y CAGR above 15% – Robust mid-term revenue/share growth. Warren Buffett might ensure net margins are rising alongside top-line expansions.

3Y CAGR above 15% – Rapid short-term revenue/share growth. Warren Buffett would see if margins are stable, ensuring profitable expansion.

10Y OCF/share CAGR above 15% – Outstanding long-term cash-generation growth. Warren Buffett would check if reinvestment needs remain manageable.

5Y OCF/share CAGR above 15% – Very robust mid-term cash expansion. Warren Buffett would check if reinvestment fosters sustainable growth.

3Y OCF/share CAGR above 15% – Rapid short-term expansion. Warren Buffett would see if this stems from genuine operational improvements vs. working-capital swings.

10Y net income/share CAGR above 15% – Exceptional long-term profit growth. Benjamin Graham would confirm if these gains hold through economic cycles.

5Y net income/share CAGR above 15% – Strong mid-term profit growth. Benjamin Graham would check if leverage artificially boosts earnings.

3Y net income/share CAGR above 15% – Rapid short-term profit growth. Benjamin Graham would verify if it’s driven by core revenue or temporary cost reductions.

10Y equity/share CAGR above 12% – Excellent long-term book value compounding. Warren Buffett would see if consistent profits plus moderate payouts drive this growth.

5Y equity/share CAGR above 12% – Strong mid-term book value expansion. Warren Buffett would see if steady profits and moderate payout ratios sustain this pace.

3Y equity/share CAGR above 12% – Excellent recent net worth expansion. Warren Buffett would check consistent earnings retention or beneficial buybacks driving this growth.

3Y dividend/share CAGR above 10% – Strong short-term dividend expansion. Warren Buffett verifies coverage by operating cash flows.

Negative receivables growth can be good if demand remains stable. Benjamin Graham verifies it isn’t from a collapse in sales.

8-12% annual BV/share growth – Solid. Benjamin Graham checks that liabilities remain under control to avoid net worth erosion.

A negative growth rate in debt means deleveraging, often positive for conservative investors. Benjamin Graham confirms it doesn’t restrict needed investments.