SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS (STX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:STX • IE00BKVD2N49
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-1.37 (-0.23%)
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This STX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. STX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- STX had positive earnings in the past year.
- STX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years STX 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years STX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- STX's Return On Assets of 22.62% is amongst the best of the industry. STX outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 429.19%, STX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- STX's Return On Invested Capital of 45.09% is amongst the best of the industry. STX outperforms 97.37% of its industry peers.
- STX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.27%. This is in line with the industry average of 15.19%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (45.09%) for STX is above the 3 year average (13.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 22.62% | ||
| ROE | 429.19% | ||
| ROIC | 45.09% |
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 has a Profit Margin of 19.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STX outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
- STX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of STX (25.73%) is better than 94.74% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STX has grown nicely.
- STX has a Gross Margin of 38.78%. This is in the better half of the industry: STX outperforms 71.05% of its industry peers.
- STX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.59% | ||
| GM | 38.78% |
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. STX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), STX is creating value.
- STX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for STX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for STX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of STX is 2.69, which is a good value as it means it would take STX, 2.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.69, STX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 7.63 is on the high side and indicates that STX has dependencies on debt financing.
- STX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 7.63. This is in the lower half of the industry: STX underperforms 76.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 7.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC5.12
WACC8.8%
2.3 Liquidity
- STX has a Current Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that STX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.12, STX is not doing good in the industry: 60.53% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that STX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- STX has a worse Quick ratio (0.72) than 71.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. STX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 104.61% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.31% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- STX shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 25.18%.
- 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)104.61%
EPS 3Y-0.25%
EPS 5Y10.31%
EPS Q2Q%53.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.18%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.94%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.84%
Sales Q2Q%21.51%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 51.30% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, STX will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 20.26% on average per year.
EPS Next Y62.14%
EPS Next 2Y59.53%
EPS Next 3Y46.28%
EPS Next 5Y51.3%
Revenue Next Year26.79%
Revenue Next 2Y25.92%
Revenue Next 3Y22.52%
Revenue Next 5Y20.26%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. STX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 57.42 indicates a quite expensive valuation of STX.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as STX.
- STX is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- STX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.44.
- STX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- STX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 22.24.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 57.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- STX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STX is cheaper than 60.53% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STX is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 78.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 47.26 |
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.
- STX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as STX's earnings are expected to grow with 46.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)5.57
EPS Next 2Y59.53%
EPS Next 3Y46.28%
5. STX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.50%, STX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- STX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.70. STX pays more dividend than 81.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, STX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
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 Years2
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
- 31.07% 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.
DP31.07%
EPS Next 2Y59.53%
EPS Next 3Y46.28%
STX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
586.25
-1.37 (-0.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Inst Owners89.56%
Inst Owner Change-0.33%
Ins Owners0.25%
Ins Owner Change-11.32%
Market Cap131.34B
Revenue(TTM)10.06B
Net Income(TTM)1.97B
Analysts81.38
Price Target508.76 (-13.22%)
Short Float %4.09%
Short Ratio2.34
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
Yearly Dividend2.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.08%
DP31.07%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date03-25 2026-03-25 (0.74)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.14%
Min EPS beat(2)8.88%
Max EPS beat(2)9.41%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.75%
Min EPS beat(4)4.67%
Max EPS beat(4)9.41%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.86%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)14.56%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)11.53%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.3%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.3%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.33%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.57%
PT rev (1m)5.45%
PT rev (3m)64.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)19.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.95%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 57.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.44 | ||
| P/S | 13.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 78.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 64.95 | ||
| P/B | 286.14 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 47.26 |
EPS(TTM)10.21
EY1.74%
EPS(NY)20.61
Fwd EY3.52%
FCF(TTM)7.48
FCFY1.28%
OCF(TTM)9.03
OCFY1.54%
SpS44.9
BVpS2.05
TBVpS-3.4
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)5.57
Graham Number21.6949 (-96.3%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 22.62% | ||
| ROE | 429.19% | ||
| ROCE | 52.31% | ||
| ROIC | 45.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 57.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 83.23% | ||
| OM | 25.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.59% | ||
| GM | 38.78% | ||
| FCFM | 16.65% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 7.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.23 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 131.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 85.03% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC5.12
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)104.61%
EPS 3Y-0.25%
EPS 5Y10.31%
EPS Q2Q%53.2%
EPS Next Y62.14%
EPS Next 2Y59.53%
EPS Next 3Y46.28%
EPS Next 5Y51.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.18%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.94%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.84%
Sales Q2Q%21.51%
Revenue Next Year26.79%
Revenue Next 2Y25.92%
Revenue Next 3Y22.52%
Revenue Next 5Y20.26%
EBIT growth 1Y91.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.51%
EBIT growth 5Y6.89%
EBIT Next Year95.27%
EBIT Next 3Y52.66%
EBIT Next 5Y34.55%
FCF growth 1Y236.35%
FCF growth 3Y-13.77%
FCF growth 5Y-6.24%
OCF growth 1Y172.51%
OCF growth 3Y-13.22%
OCF growth 5Y-8.77%
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS / STX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for STX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to STX.
Can you provide the valuation status for SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS (STX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of STX stock?
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS (STX) has a profitability rating of 9 / 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 57.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 286.14.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for STX stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS (STX) is expected to grow by 62.14% in the next year.