284.72 USD
-0.69 (-0.24%)
Overall STX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated STX against 35 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. While STX belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. STX is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
STX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year STX had a positive cash flow from operations.
STX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years STX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 20.29%, STX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 44.46%, STX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STX is below the industry average of 15.30%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (44.46%) for STX is above the 3 year average (13.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.29% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 44.46% |
ROA(3y)5.21%
ROA(5y)9.84%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)13.27%
ROIC(5y)18.72%
1.3 Margins
STX's Profit Margin of 17.92% is amongst the best of the industry. STX outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
STX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
STX has a better Operating Margin (23.34%) than 91.43% of its industry peers.
STX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 37.00%, STX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
STX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.92% | ||
| GM | 37% |
OM growth 3Y8.07%
OM growth 5Y10.02%
PM growth 3Y4.52%
PM growth 5Y11.07%
GM growth 3Y5.89%
GM growth 5Y5.48%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), STX is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for STX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
STX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
STX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
STX has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.10. This is a neutral value as STX would need 4.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
STX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.10) than 65.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC5.23
WACC8.5%
2.3 Liquidity
STX has a Current Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that STX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
STX's Current ratio of 0.98 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STX is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
STX has a Quick Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that STX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of STX (0.62) is worse than 68.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 196.43% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, STX shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.31% on average per year.
STX shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 31.56%.
Measured over the past years, STX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.84% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)196.43%
EPS 3Y-0.25%
EPS 5Y10.31%
EPS Q2Q%65.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)31.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.94%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.84%
Sales Q2Q%21.26%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, STX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 27.43% on average per year.
STX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y41.6%
EPS Next 2Y35.4%
EPS Next 3Y26.17%
EPS Next 5Y27.43%
Revenue Next Year20.55%
Revenue Next 2Y17.56%
Revenue Next 3Y13.09%
Revenue Next 5Y13.52%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 31.19, the valuation of STX can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of STX is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, STX is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.17, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of STX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STX is on the same level as its industry peers.
STX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.56.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
STX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
STX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 50.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
STX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of STX may justify a higher PE ratio.
STX's earnings are expected to grow with 26.17% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)3.03
EPS Next 2Y35.4%
EPS Next 3Y26.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.11%, STX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
STX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.91.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.11, STX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
5.2 History
The dividend of STX has a limited annual growth rate of 2.08%.
STX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
STX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.08%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
35.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by STX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
STX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP35.38%
EPS Next 2Y35.4%
EPS Next 3Y26.17%
NASDAQ:STX (12/9/2025, 3:37:09 PM)
284.72
-0.69 (-0.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners91.44%
Inst Owner Change-1.91%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change-4.89%
Market Cap62.03B
Revenue(TTM)9.56B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts79.31
Price Target296 (3.96%)
Short Float %6.11%
Short Ratio2.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
Yearly Dividend2.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.08%
DP35.38%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.77%
Min EPS beat(2)4.67%
Max EPS beat(2)8.88%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.2%
Min EPS beat(4)4.67%
Max EPS beat(4)8.88%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)46.5%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)19.06%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)10.99%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.3%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.09%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.33%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.77%
PT rev (1m)26.03%
PT rev (3m)73.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.17 | ||
| P/S | 6.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 50.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.81 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.53 |
EPS(TTM)9.13
EY3.21%
EPS(NY)14.85
Fwd EY5.22%
FCF(TTM)5.59
FCFY1.96%
OCF(TTM)6.98
OCFY2.45%
SpS43.87
BVpS-0.29
TBVpS-5.89
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)3.03
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.29% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 51.58% | ||
| ROIC | 44.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 59.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 96.53% | ||
| OM | 23.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.92% | ||
| GM | 37% | ||
| FCFM | 12.74% |
ROA(3y)5.21%
ROA(5y)9.84%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)13.27%
ROIC(5y)18.72%
ROICexc(3y)16.46%
ROICexc(5y)22.64%
ROICexgc(3y)23.54%
ROICexgc(5y)31.58%
ROCE(3y)15.39%
ROCE(5y)21.72%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.9%
OM growth 3Y8.07%
OM growth 5Y10.02%
PM growth 3Y4.52%
PM growth 5Y11.07%
GM growth 3Y5.89%
GM growth 5Y5.48%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 116.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 71.1% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC8.5%
ROIC/WACC5.23
Cap/Depr(3y)87.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.8%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)196.43%
EPS 3Y-0.25%
EPS 5Y10.31%
EPS Q2Q%65.19%
EPS Next Y41.6%
EPS Next 2Y35.4%
EPS Next 3Y26.17%
EPS Next 5Y27.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)31.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.94%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.84%
Sales Q2Q%21.26%
Revenue Next Year20.55%
Revenue Next 2Y17.56%
Revenue Next 3Y13.09%
Revenue Next 5Y13.52%
EBIT growth 1Y134.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.51%
EBIT growth 5Y6.89%
EBIT Next Year72.08%
EBIT Next 3Y33.35%
EBIT Next 5Y24.79%
FCF growth 1Y113.31%
FCF growth 3Y-13.77%
FCF growth 5Y-6.24%
OCF growth 1Y84.47%
OCF growth 3Y-13.22%
OCF growth 5Y-8.77%
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS / STX FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for STX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to STX.
What is the valuation status for STX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS (STX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS?
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS (STX) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS (STX) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS (STX) is 31.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -984.63.
How sustainable is the dividend of SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS (STX) stock?
The dividend rating of SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS (STX) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 35.38%.