Apple faces rising iPhone repair costs and high stock valuation

Apple is experiencing significant shifts in both its service pricing and market valuation. The company has updated its repair tariffs, leading to price increases for several services on newer models. For devices from the iPhone 13 generation onwards, repairs for “other damages”—such as motherboard issues or liquid damage—have become notably more expensive, sometimes involving the provision of a refurbished replacement device at costs reaching 1,059 euros for the latest models.

Simultaneously, Apple’s stock valuation has reached a high premium compared to other major technology firms. Trading at 36 times projected earnings, its valuation multiple is higher than that of Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, and Meta. This trend suggests that investors may be viewing Apple as a stable alternative to companies whose valuations are more heavily tied to concentrated bets on artificial intelligence.