Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) Financial Ratios
25 years of historical data (2001–2025) · Technology · Computer Hardware
EV/EBITDA
↑
111.10
↑+210% vs avg
5yr avg: 35.88
30Y Low2.8·High36.6
P/FCF
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285.32
↑+1069% vs avg
5yr avg: 24.40
30Y Low4.2·High37.5
P/B Ratio
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N/A
—
5yr avg: 87.89
30Y Low2.2·High142.0
ROE
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N/A
—
5yr avg: 277.2%
30Y Low-101%·High446%
Debt/EBITDA
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2.51
↓-75% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.93
30Y Low0.6·High34.1
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
STX Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Seagate Technology Holdings plc trades at 158.1x earnings, 465% above its 5-year average of 28.0x, sitting at the 100th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 29.0x, the stock trades at a premium of 445%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 285.3x P/FCF, 1069% above the 5-year average of 24.4x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $233.4B | $30.7B | $21.9B | $12.8B | $15.5B | $21.3B | $12.5B | $13.4B | $16.5B | $11.6B | $7.4B |
| Enterprise Value | $237.9B | $35.2B | $26.2B | $17.9B | $20.6B | $25.3B | $15.1B | $15.5B | $19.5B | $14.1B | $10.3B |
| P/E Ratio → | 158.08 | 20.89 | 65.36 | — | 9.39 | 16.24 | 12.49 | 6.67 | 13.94 | 15.02 | 29.71 |
| P/S Ratio | 25.66 | 3.37 | 3.34 | 1.73 | 1.33 | 2.00 | 1.19 | 1.29 | 1.47 | 1.08 | 0.66 |
| P/B Ratio | — | — | — | — | 141.98 | 33.79 | 7.02 | 6.21 | 9.90 | 8.49 | 4.62 |
| P/FCF | 285.32 | 37.52 | 32.97 | 20.46 | 12.13 | 18.90 | 11.11 | 11.59 | 9.44 | 7.82 | 6.73 |
| P/OCF | 215.50 | 28.34 | 23.85 | 13.60 | 9.34 | 13.11 | 7.32 | 7.63 | 7.80 | 6.05 | 4.38 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
STX EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Seagate Technology Holdings plc's enterprise value stands at 111.1x EBITDA, 210% above its 5-year average of 35.9x. The Technology sector median is 16.7x, placing the stock at a 564% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.87 | 4.00 | 2.42 | 1.76 | 2.37 | 1.43 | 1.49 | 1.74 | 1.31 | 0.92 |
| EV / EBITDA | 111.10 | 16.43 | 36.61 | 104.42 | 8.54 | 13.40 | 8.97 | 7.62 | 8.72 | 7.80 | 8.19 |
| EV / EBIT | 125.86 | 19.18 | 33.73 | — | 10.66 | 16.14 | 12.22 | 9.69 | 11.76 | 13.57 | 15.34 |
| EV / FCF | — | 43.00 | 39.47 | 28.52 | 16.11 | 22.43 | 13.34 | 13.34 | 11.14 | 9.49 | 9.44 |
STX Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Seagate Technology Holdings plc earns an operating margin of 20.8%. Operating margins have expanded from -4.6% to 20.8% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROIC of 41.4% represents excellent returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 35.2% | 35.2% | 23.4% | 19.2% | 29.7% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 28.2% | 30.1% | 29.5% | 23.4% |
| Operating Margin | 20.8% | 20.8% | 6.9% | -4.6% | 16.8% | 14.0% | 12.4% | 14.3% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | 16.1% | 16.1% | 5.1% | -7.2% | 14.1% | 12.3% | 9.6% | 19.4% | 10.6% | 7.2% | 2.2% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | — | — | — | — | 445.7% | 108.7% | 50.8% | 105.1% | 78.0% | 52.2% | 10.8% |
| ROA | 18.6% | 18.6% | 4.4% | -6.4% | 18.7% | 14.9% | 11.3% | 22.0% | 12.7% | 8.8% | 2.7% |
| ROIC | 41.4% | 41.4% | 10.2% | -5.7% | 29.9% | 25.1% | 22.9% | 25.3% | 28.9% | 18.8% | 7.2% |
| ROCE | 37.7% | 37.7% | 9.4% | -6.6% | 35.1% | 24.9% | 20.2% | 23.1% | 25.4% | 16.7% | 6.6% |
STX Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Seagate Technology Holdings plc carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.5x, which is moderately leveraged (15% below the sector average of 2.9x). Net debt stands at $4.5B ($5.4B total debt minus $891M cash). Interest coverage of 5.7x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | 52.26 | 8.23 | 2.37 | 1.97 | 2.89 | 3.68 | 2.57 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.51 | 2.51 | 7.92 | 34.12 | 2.37 | 2.75 | 2.52 | 2.10 | 2.16 | 2.78 | 3.25 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | 46.61 | 6.31 | 1.41 | 0.94 | 1.78 | 1.82 | 1.86 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.09 | 2.09 | 6.03 | 29.53 | 2.11 | 2.11 | 1.50 | 1.00 | 1.33 | 1.38 | 2.35 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 5.48 | 6.50 | 8.07 | 3.98 | 3.53 | 2.23 | 1.75 | 1.70 | 1.67 | 2.71 |
| Interest Coverage | 5.71 | 5.71 | 2.34 | -0.58 | 7.74 | 7.13 | 6.13 | 7.13 | 7.01 | 4.67 | 3.49 |
STX Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.38x means Seagate Technology Holdings plc can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.84x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.12x to 1.38x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | 1.38 | 1.08 | 1.12 | 1.13 | 1.29 | 1.51 | 1.95 | 1.35 | 1.92 | 1.57 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.88 | 1.09 | 1.52 | 1.02 | 1.55 | 1.18 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.30 | 0.17 | 0.41 | 0.63 | 1.00 | 0.58 | 0.97 | 0.50 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.13 | 0.85 | 0.98 | 1.30 | 1.23 | 1.18 | 1.17 | 1.19 | 1.16 | 1.35 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.10 | 4.10 | 4.05 | 5.23 | 5.23 | 6.45 | 6.71 | 7.69 | 7.43 | 7.74 | 9.84 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 43.33 | 30.03 | 38.95 | 50.55 | 39.57 | 38.73 | 34.74 | 38.64 | 40.63 | 43.11 |
STX Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Seagate Technology Holdings plc returns 0.3% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. A payout ratio of 40.8% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 0.6% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 40.8% | 40.8% | 174.6% | — | 37.0% | 49.4% | 67.0% | 35.4% | 61.4% | 72.7% | 293.1% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 0.6% | 4.8% | 1.5% | — | 10.7% | 6.2% | 8.0% | 15.0% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| FCF Yield | 0.4% | 2.7% | 3.0% | 4.9% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 9.0% | 8.6% | 10.6% | 12.8% | 14.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.2% | 11.6% | 9.6% | 6.8% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 14.8% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 7.7% | 15.6% | 12.6% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 6.6% | 8.8% | 24.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $217M | $212M | $207M | $224M | $245M | $265M | $285M | $292M | $299M | $302M |
Peer Comparison
Compare STX with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 STXYou | $233B | 158.1 | 111.1 | 285.3 | 35.2% | 20.8% | — | 41.4% | 2.5 |
 WDC | $253B | 145.7 | 91.9 | 197.0 | 38.8% | 24.5% | 23.1% | 13.8% | 1.8 |
 NTAP | $32B | 25.1 | 16.1 | 16.9 | 70.7% | 24.5% | 106.7% | 124.4% | 1.3 |
 PSTG | $28B | 183.4 | 106.1 | 46.3 | 70.4% | 3.1% | 13.0% | 10.7% | 0.8 |
 SNX | $23B | 28.6 | 13.7 | 16.5 | 7.0% | 2.3% | 10.0% | 9.9% | 2.5 |
 HPE | $63B | -1063.0 | 18.5 | 100.1 | 28.8% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 3.4% | 5.5 |
 DELL | $272B | 47.2 | 25.5 | 31.8 | 20.0% | 7.4% | — | 34.2% | 2.7 |
 STM | $70B | 435.5 | 171.9 | — | 33.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 5.3 |
 MXL | $8B | -56.2 | — | 1131.8 | 56.8% | -27.1% | -28.2% | -17.6% | — |
 AVGO | $2.0T | 86.2 | 58.6 | 72.7 | 67.8% | 39.9% | 31.0% | 14.9% | 1.9 |
 TXN | $294B | 59.2 | 38.2 | 112.9 | 57.0% | 34.1% | 30.1% | 15.8% | 1.9 |
| Technology Median | — | 29.0 | 16.7 | 19.2 | 48.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.9 |
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STX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying STX stock.
What is Seagate Technology Holdings plc's P/E ratio?
Seagate Technology Holdings plc's current P/E ratio is 158.1x. The historical average is 15.2x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
What is Seagate Technology Holdings plc's EV/EBITDA?
Seagate Technology Holdings plc's current EV/EBITDA is 111.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.2x.
Is STX stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Seagate Technology Holdings plc is trading at a P/E of 158.1x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Seagate Technology Holdings plc's dividend yield?
Seagate Technology Holdings plc's current dividend yield is 0.26% with a payout ratio of 40.8%.
What are Seagate Technology Holdings plc's profit margins?
Seagate Technology Holdings plc has 35.2% gross margin and 20.8% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
How much debt does Seagate Technology Holdings plc have?
Seagate Technology Holdings plc's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.5x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.