SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS (STX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:STX • IE00BKVD2N49
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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.
- In the past year STX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of STX (26.74%) is better than 97.30% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 217.17%, STX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 49.52%, STX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STX is below the industry average of 15.34%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (49.52%) for STX is above the 3 year average (13.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 26.74% | ||
| ROE | 217.17% | ||
| ROIC | 49.52% |
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 better Profit Margin (21.60%) than 94.59% of its industry peers.
- STX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- STX has a Operating Margin of 29.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STX outperforms 97.30% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STX has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of STX (41.57%) is better than 72.97% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.6% | ||
| GM | 41.57% |
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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STX is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, STX has more shares outstanding
- STX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, STX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- STX has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.60. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.60 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.60, STX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- STX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.16. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- STX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.16. This is in the lower half of the industry: STX underperforms 72.97% of its industry peers.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for STX, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC5.54
WACC8.94%
2.3 Liquidity
- STX has a Current Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that STX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- STX's Current ratio of 1.33 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. STX outperforms 43.24% of its industry peers.
- STX has a Quick Ratio of 1.33. 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 has a Quick ratio (0.85) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. STX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 89.18% over the past year.
- STX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.31% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 28.92% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- 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)89.18%
EPS 3Y-0.25%
EPS 5Y10.31%
EPS Q2Q%115.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.94%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.84%
Sales Q2Q%44.07%
3.2 Future
- STX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 51.30% yearly.
- 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
- 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. STX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 58.58, which means the current valuation is very expensive for STX.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as STX.
- STX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.26, the valuation of STX can be described as expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as STX.
- STX is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.36, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 58.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- STX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- STX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 67.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 43.72 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as STX's earnings are expected to grow with 46.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)5.68
EPS Next 2Y59.53%
EPS Next 3Y46.28%
5. STX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.46%, 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 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.46, STX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of STX has a limited annual growth rate of 2.08%.
- STX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- STX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.08%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
- 26.11% 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.
DP26.11%
EPS Next 2Y59.53%
EPS Next 3Y46.28%
STX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
726.93
+53.29 (+7.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Industry StrengthN/A
Industry GrowthN/A
Earnings (Last)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Earnings (Next)07-27 2026-07-27/amc
Inst Owners89.56%
Inst Owner Change-0.33%
Ins Owners0.25%
Ins Owner Change-11.32%
Market Cap162.85B
Revenue(TTM)11.01B
Net Income(TTM)2.38B
Analysts81.38
Price Target552.23 (-24.03%)
Short Float %3.78%
Short Ratio2.4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
Yearly Dividend2.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.08%
DP26.11%
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)12.73%
Min EPS beat(2)9.41%
Max EPS beat(2)16.05%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.75%
Min EPS beat(4)4.67%
Max EPS beat(4)16.05%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)12.14%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)35.21%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)12.69%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.29%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.29%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.13%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.4%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.29%
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 | 58.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.26 | ||
| P/S | 14.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 67.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 56.61 | ||
| P/B | 148.73 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 43.72 |
EPS(TTM)12.41
EY1.71%
EPS(NY)20.61
Fwd EY2.84%
FCF(TTM)10.77
FCFY1.48%
OCF(TTM)12.84
OCFY1.77%
SpS49.15
BVpS4.89
TBVpS-0.56
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)5.68
Graham Number36.9429 (-94.92%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 26.74% | ||
| ROE | 217.17% | ||
| ROCE | 57.46% | ||
| ROIC | 49.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 62.12% | ||
| ROICexgc | 85.22% | ||
| OM | 29.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.6% | ||
| GM | 41.57% | ||
| FCFM | 21.91% |
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 Turnover1.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 174.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 101.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC8.94%
ROIC/WACC5.54
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)89.18%
EPS 3Y-0.25%
EPS 5Y10.31%
EPS Q2Q%115.79%
EPS Next Y62.14%
EPS Next 2Y59.53%
EPS Next 3Y46.28%
EPS Next 5Y51.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.94%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.84%
Sales Q2Q%44.07%
Revenue Next Year26.79%
Revenue Next 2Y25.92%
Revenue Next 3Y22.52%
Revenue Next 5Y20.26%
EBIT growth 1Y96.19%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.51%
EBIT growth 5Y6.89%
EBIT Next Year95.27%
EBIT Next 3Y52.66%
EBIT Next 5Y34.55%
FCF growth 1Y434.81%
FCF growth 3Y-13.77%
FCF growth 5Y-6.24%
OCF growth 1Y310.41%
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 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 58.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 148.73.
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.