Japan — Cost of Sales
Business Segments · Cost of SalesApple Japan — Cost of Sales increased by 2.7% to $4.51B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.7%, from $4.39B to $4.51B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toTotal Cost of Revenue
How to read this metric
An increase relative to sales suggests rising component costs or supply chain inefficiencies, whereas a decrease suggests improved manufacturing scale or lower input costs.
Detailed definition
The direct costs associated with producing and delivering products and services specifically for the Japanese market. Th...
Peer comparison
Similar to cost of goods sold (COGS) at other hardware manufacturers, though regional allocations may vary based on logistics and local tax structures.
Metric ID:
aapl_segment_japan_cost_of_salesHistorical Data
6 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.89B | $2.89B | $2.89B | $2.89B | $4.39B | $4.51B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +52.2% | +2.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +52.2% | +2.7% |
Range$2.89B – $4.51B
CAGR+43.0%
Avg YoY Growth+27.5%
Median YoY Growth+27.5%
Current Streak5+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Apple's japan — cost of sales?
- Apple (AAPL) reported japan — cost of sales of $4.51B in Q4 2025.
- How has Apple's japan — cost of sales changed year-over-year?
- Apple's japan — cost of sales increased by 2.7% year-over-year, from $4.39B to $4.51B.
- What does japan — cost of sales mean?
- The direct expenses incurred to make and deliver the products sold in Japan.