Seagate Technology PLC (STX)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
STX
Seagate Technology PLC
$771.01
+4.40%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $163.00B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$153.69
-4.00%
ENERGY · Cap: $634.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 2861% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $11.01B). STX leads profitability with a 21.6% profit margin vs 7.8%. STX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.50. STX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
STX
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for STX.
Margin of Safety
-45.2%
Fair Value
$106.68
Current Price
$153.69
$47.01 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 35.7%
Revenue surging 44.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 108.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 367.1x book value
Moderate valuation
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : STX
The strongest argument for STX centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.6% and operating margin at 35.7%. Revenue growth of 44.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : STX
The primary concerns for STX are P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 69.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STX profiles as a growth stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
STX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
STX is growing revenue faster at 44.1% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
STX scores higher overall (76/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 21.6% margins and 44.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Exxon Mobil Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Exxon Mobil Corporation, stylized as ExxonMobil, is an American multinational oil and gas corporation headquartered in Irving, Texas. It is the largest direct descendant of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil, and was formed on November 30, 1999 by the merger of Exxon (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey) and Mobil (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New York). ExxonMobil's primary brands are Exxon, Mobil, Esso, and ExxonMobil Chemical. ExxonMobil is incorporated in New Jersey.
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