267.73 USD
-8.96 (-3.24%)
STX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year STX was profitable.
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 (20.29%) is better than 94.29% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of STX (44.46%) is better than 97.14% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STX is below the industry average of 15.32%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.27%) for STX is below the current ROIC(44.46%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STX has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.34%, STX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STX has grown nicely.
STX has a better Gross Margin (37.00%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, STX has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for STX has been reduced compared to 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STX (4.10) is better than 65.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC5.31
WACC8.38%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that STX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
STX has a Current ratio of 0.98. This is in the lower half of the industry: STX underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.62 indicates that STX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
STX has a Quick ratio of 0.62. This is in the lower half of the industry: STX underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
STX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 196.43%, which is quite impressive.
STX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.31% yearly.
Looking at the last year, STX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 31.56%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.84% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.43% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, STX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y41.2%
EPS Next 2Y34.64%
EPS Next 3Y26.21%
EPS Next 5Y27.43%
Revenue Next Year20.56%
Revenue Next 2Y17.37%
Revenue Next 3Y13.77%
Revenue Next 5Y13.52%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
STX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.32.
STX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.31. STX is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.23, the valuation of STX can be described as rather expensive.
STX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
STX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as STX.
STX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 47.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.77 |
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 26.21% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)2.85
EPS Next 2Y34.64%
EPS Next 3Y26.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
STX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.09%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.96, STX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.09, STX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.08%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
STX pays out 35.38% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
STX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP35.38%
EPS Next 2Y34.64%
EPS Next 3Y26.21%
NASDAQ:STX (12/1/2025, 10:05:54 AM)
267.73
-8.96 (-3.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.38%
Inst Owner Change-2.02%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change-3.72%
Market Cap58.33B
Revenue(TTM)9.56B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts78.67
Price Target282.94 (5.68%)
Short Float %6.93%
Short Ratio3.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
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)20.47%
PT rev (3m)68.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.76%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.23 | ||
| P/S | 6.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 47.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 38.38 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.77 |
EPS(TTM)9.13
EY3.41%
EPS(NY)14.68
Fwd EY5.48%
FCF(TTM)5.59
FCFY2.09%
OCF(TTM)6.98
OCFY2.61%
SpS43.87
BVpS-0.29
TBVpS-5.89
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)2.85
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
WACC8.38%
ROIC/WACC5.31
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 Y41.2%
EPS Next 2Y34.64%
EPS Next 3Y26.21%
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 Year20.56%
Revenue Next 2Y17.37%
Revenue Next 3Y13.77%
Revenue Next 5Y13.52%
EBIT growth 1Y134.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.51%
EBIT growth 5Y6.89%
EBIT Next Year57.52%
EBIT Next 3Y32.1%
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 5 / 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 29.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -925.88.
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%.