Seagate Technology PLC (STX)vsTeradyne Inc (TER)
STX
Seagate Technology PLC
$411.23
-5.38%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $97.36B
TER
Teradyne Inc
$290.83
-3.83%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $45.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Seagate Technology PLC generates 215% more annual revenue ($10.06B vs $3.19B). STX leads profitability with a 19.6% profit margin vs 17.4%. STX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.67. STX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
STX
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
TER
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+1.9%
Fair Value
$415.12
Current Price
$411.23
$3.89 discount
Margin of Safety
-105.7%
Fair Value
$156.31
Current Price
$290.83
$134.52 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 67.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 29.9%
Revenue surging 21.5% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 30.3%
Revenue surging 43.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 81.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 195.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 16.2x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : STX
The strongest argument for STX centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.6% and operating margin at 29.9%. Revenue growth of 21.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TER
The strongest argument for TER centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.4% and operating margin at 30.3%. Revenue growth of 43.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : STX
The primary concerns for STX are P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 49.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TER
The primary concerns for TER are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 87.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.80 — expect wider price swings.
TER is growing revenue faster at 43.9% — sustainability is the question.
STX generates stronger free cash flow (618M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
STX scores higher overall (72/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 19.6% margins and 21.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Seagate Technology PLC
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Seagate Technology Holdings plc, an Irish public limited company (commonly referred to as Seagate) is an American data storage company.
Teradyne Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Teradyne, Inc. is an American automatic test equipment (ATE) designer and manufacturer based in North Reading, Massachusetts.
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