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Sandisk (SNDK) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Sandisk (SNDK): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Technology Hardware & Equipment peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Sandisk (SNDK)
Profile ItemSNDK
NameSandisk Corp.
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
GICS Sub-IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Market Capitalization254.77 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateFebruary 13, 2025
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

SNDK
GSPC
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Sandisk (SNDK) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Sandisk (SNDK) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Sandisk (SNDK) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Sandisk (SNDK) metric values compared with Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SNDKIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)2,684.00%37.27%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)--24.82%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)--11.22%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

SNDK
GSPC
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Sandisk (SNDK) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Sandisk (SNDK) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Sandisk (SNDK) metric values compared with Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SNDKIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)116.57%54.76%
Beta (5Y)5.211.32
Max Drawdown (5Y)-56.49%-55.56%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. SNDK is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Sandisk (SNDK) metric values compared with Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SNDKIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)22.990.61
Sortino Ratio (1Y)40.210.97

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Sandisk (SNDK) posts ROE of 91.64%, above the industry benchmark range. Equity is being turned into profit at an exceptional rate, but very high ROE should still be checked against leverage, buybacks, and the size of the equity base.

SNDK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

91.64%

Group distribution
SNDK
91.64%
Max
44.01%
Q3
18.81%
Median
10.41%
Q1
0.07%
Min
-24.95%
Largest peers
STX
371.53%
AAPL
148.75%
SNDK
91.64%
APH
38.12%
ANET
31.48%
CSCO
27.32%
DELL
--
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Where Sandisk (SNDK) stands on ROE within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Sandisk (SNDK) keeps 56.47% of revenue as net profit on net margin, above the industry benchmark range. That is unusually strong bottom-line conversion, though tax effects, asset sales, or other one-off gains should be checked before treating it as durable.

SNDK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

56.47%

Group distribution
SNDK
56.47%
Max
27.62%
Q3
10.85%
Median
3.47%
Q1
-0.47%
Min
-14.17%
Largest peers
SNDK
56.47%
ANET
38.37%
AAPL
27.62%
STX
26.11%
CSCO
20.95%
APH
17.73%
DELL
7.53%
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Where Sandisk (SNDK) stands on net margin within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Sandisk (SNDK) turns 78.47% of revenue into operating profit on operating margin, above the industry benchmark range. Core operations are retaining an unusually large share before interest and taxes, which points to pricing power or tight cost control if the margin is sustainable.

SNDK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

78.47%

Group distribution
SNDK
78.47%
Max
36.27%
Q3
17.23%
Median
7.28%
Q1
1.10%
Min
-21.39%
Largest peers
SNDK
78.47%
ANET
45.39%
STX
43.07%
AAPL
32.62%
APH
29.78%
CSCO
27.72%
DELL
11.47%
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Where Sandisk (SNDK) stands on operating margin within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Sandisk (SNDK) metric values compared with Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SNDKIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)91.64%10.41%
ROA (TTM)43.91%4.42%
Net Margin (TTM)56.47%3.47%
Operating Margin (TTM)78.47%7.28%
Gross Margin (TTM)71.47%38.95%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Sandisk (SNDK) grew revenue 175.30%, above the industry benchmark range. Demand is expanding faster than at any typical peer, though growth that far ahead of the group is worth checking for acquisitions or other one-off contributions.

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Sandisk (SNDK): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

No usable EPS growth is available for Sandisk (SNDK) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.

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Sandisk (SNDK) doesn't report EPS Growth this period; the bars show the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians on their own.

Growth Metrics

Sandisk (SNDK) metric values compared with Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SNDKIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)175.30%9.59%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)49.29%2.58%
EPS Growth (YoY)--13.65%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)--3.15%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Sandisk (SNDK) has current ratio of 2.29, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

SNDK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

2.29

Group distribution
Max
4.90
Q3
2.94
SNDK
2.29
Median
1.97
Q1
1.31
Min
0.17
Largest peers
ANET
2.96
SNDK
2.29
APH
1.89
STX
1.67
AAPL
1.00
DELL
0.96
CSCO
0.93
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Where Sandisk (SNDK) stands on current ratio within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Sandisk (SNDK) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.

SNDK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.01

Group distribution
Max
1.80
Q3
0.86
Median
0.27
Q1
0.04
SNDK
0.01
Min
0.00
Largest peers
STX
1.80
APH
1.20
AAPL
0.78
CSCO
0.62
SNDK
0.01
DELL
--
ANET
--
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Where Sandisk (SNDK) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Sandisk (SNDK) metric values compared with Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SNDKIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.291.97
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.010.27
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.360.28

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Sandisk (SNDK) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.

SNDK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
0.77%
Q3
0.32%
SNDK
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
CSCO
1.53%
APH
0.56%
DELL
0.45%
STX
0.37%
AAPL
0.32%
SNDK
0.00%
ANET
0.00%
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Where Sandisk (SNDK) stands on dividend yield within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Sandisk (SNDK) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.

SNDK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
32.21%
Q3
13.32%
SNDK
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
CSCO
49.85%
APH
22.88%
STX
21.15%
DELL
13.44%
AAPL
12.04%
SNDK
0.00%
ANET
0.00%
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Where Sandisk (SNDK) stands on payout ratio within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Sandisk (SNDK) metric values compared with Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SNDKIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Sandisk (SNDK) trades at P/E ratio of 23.58, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

SNDK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

23.58

Group distribution
Max
94.50
Q3
51.90
Median
32.47
SNDK
23.58
Q1
22.70
Min
12.14
Largest peers
ANET
61.32
STX
60.97
APH
41.39
AAPL
36.61
CSCO
32.79
DELL
30.49
SNDK
23.58
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Where Sandisk (SNDK) stands on P/E ratio within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Sandisk (SNDK) trades at 12.58 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.

SNDK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

12.58

Group distribution
Max
15.81
SNDK
12.58
Q3
7.34
Median
3.08
Q1
1.16
Min
0.00
Largest peers
ANET
23.19
STX
15.81
SNDK
12.58
AAPL
10.00
APH
7.04
CSCO
6.80
DELL
2.24
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Where Sandisk (SNDK) stands on P/S ratio within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Sandisk (SNDK) trades at 16.48 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.

SNDK

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

16.48

Group distribution
SNDK
16.48
Max
14.90
Q3
7.23
Median
3.73
Q1
1.98
Min
0.09
Largest peers
STX
88.88
AAPL
43.47
ANET
16.52
SNDK
16.48
APH
13.17
CSCO
8.57
DELL
-236.95
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Where Sandisk (SNDK) stands on P/B ratio within its Technology Hardware & Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Sandisk (SNDK) metric values compared with Technology Hardware & Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SNDKIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)23.5832.47
P/S Ratio (TTM)12.583.08
P/B Ratio (MRQ)16.483.73
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)3.03%2.31%