Arista Networks (ANET) vs. Seagate Technology (STX)

Company Profile

Arista Networks (ANET) and Seagate Technology (STX) both fall under the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group, but ANET is classified in Communications Equipment while STX is classified in Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals.

Valuation

Arista Networks (ANET) at 57.05 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Seagate Technology (STX) at 87.69 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — STX carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

Both Arista Networks (ANET) at 21.53 and Seagate Technology (STX) at 19.03 command a richer price per dollar of sales than most peers, sitting in the upper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile of their industries.

Both look rich against book: Arista Networks (ANET) at 15.50 sits in the upper Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) quartile, and Seagate Technology (STX) at 440.11 prices even higher, above its industry range.

Valuation at a Glance

Profitability

Seagate Technology (STX) leads with Return on Equity (TTM) of 1,787.97%, above its industry benchmark range, while Arista Networks (ANET) at 31.52% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.

Arista Networks (ANET) at 38.32% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s Net Profit Margin (TTM) range — and Seagate Technology (STX) at 21.60% also retains a top-quartile share.

Arista Networks (ANET) at 42.74% runs the leaner core operation — above its industry’s Operating Profit Margin (TTM) range — and Seagate Technology (STX) at 35.67% also operates in the top quartile.

Profitability at a Glance

Growth

Revenue Growth

Revenue Growth at a Glance

EPS Growth

EPS Growth at a Glance

Financial Strength

Both Arista Networks (ANET) at 2.83 and Seagate Technology (STX) at 1.33 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

Seagate Technology (STX) reports Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) of 3.82 and can be ranked against industry peers; Arista Networks (ANET) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.

Financial Strength at a Glance

Dividends

Arista Networks (ANET) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile Seagate Technology (STX) reports a yield of 0.32%, ranking against industry peers normally.

Arista Networks (ANET) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Seagate Technology (STX) reports a payout of 27.70%, ranking against industry peers normally.

Dividends at a Glance

Performance & Risk

Performance & Risk at a Glance