AVGO vs. STX: Broadcom vs. Seagate Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Broadcom (AVGO) and Seagate (STX) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Broadcom (AVGO) and Seagate (STX) share the Information Technology sector but sit in different industry groups — AVGO in Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and STX in Technology Hardware & Equipment.

Company profile comparison for Broadcom (AVGO) and Seagate (STX)
Profile Item	AVGO	STX
Name	Broadcom Inc.	Seagate Technology Holdings plc
Country/Region	United States	Singapore
GICS Sector	Information Technology	Information Technology
GICS Industry Group	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment	Technology Hardware & Equipment
GICS Industry	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment	Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
GICS Sub-Industry	Semiconductors	Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Market Capitalization	1,401.97 billion USD	105.83 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	Nasdaq
Listing Date	August 6, 2009	December 11, 2002
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

AVGO

STX

GSPC

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Seagate (STX), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Broadcom (AVGO) and Seagate (STX). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Broadcom (AVGO) and Seagate (STX). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Seagate (STX)
Metric	AVGO	STX
Total Return (1Y)	-8.02%	83.77%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	53.49%	95.95%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	44.26%	42.73%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

AVGO

STX

GSPC

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Seagate (STX), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Broadcom (AVGO) and Seagate (STX). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Seagate (STX)
Metric	AVGO	STX
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	48.06%	76.96%
Beta (5Y)	1.50	2.24
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-41.15%	-57.80%
Avg. Volume (3M)	23.75M	4.72M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

AVGO and STX are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. Each dashed Capital Allocation Line uses that stock's own industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Seagate (STX)
Metric	AVGO	STX
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	-0.26	1.03
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	-0.35	1.51

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Seagate (STX) at 259.35% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Broadcom (AVGO) at 44.25% also sits in the top quartile.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

44.25%

Max: 52.82%
AVGO: 44.25%
Q3: 22.26%
Median: 10.58%
Q1: 1.29%
Min: -16.89%

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

259.35%

STX: 259.35%
Max: 42.47%
Q3: 19.13%
Median: 11.00%
Q1: 1.63%
Min: -20.62%

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their ROE against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Net Margin (TTM)

Seagate (STX) at 31.86% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s net margin range — and Broadcom (AVGO) at 42.94% also retains a top-quartile share.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

42.94%

Max: 63.80%
AVGO: 42.94%
Q3: 28.36%
Median: 11.44%
Q1: 0.90%
Min: -37.77%

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

31.86%

STX: 31.86%
Max: 27.60%
Q3: 11.66%
Median: 4.08%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -11.02%

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their net margin against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Seagate (STX) at 48.85% shows unusually strong operating efficiency — above its industry’s operating margin range — and Broadcom (AVGO) at 54.31% also operates in the top quartile.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

54.31%

Max: 58.66%
AVGO: 54.31%
Q3: 30.23%
Median: 15.91%
Q1: 7.54%
Min: -25.74%

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

48.85%

STX: 48.85%
Max: 36.27%
Q3: 18.36%
Median: 8.84%
Q1: 1.46%
Min: -21.39%

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their operating margin against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Seagate (STX)
Metric	AVGO	STX
ROE (TTM)	44.25%	259.35%
ROA (TTM)	15.37%	37.21%
Net Margin (TTM)	42.94%	31.86%
Operating Margin (TTM)	54.31%	48.85%
Gross Margin (TTM)	75.52%	50.35%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Seagate (STX) at 34.06% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while Broadcom (AVGO) at 23.87% is closer to the peer norm — faster top-line expansion for STX.

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both companies show strong earnings momentum, but Broadcom (AVGO) at 287.80% is the standout with EPS growth above its industry range; Seagate (STX) at 105.32% also sits in the top quartile.

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Seagate (STX)
Metric	AVGO	STX
Revenue Growth (YoY)	23.87%	34.06%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	24.38%	18.20%
EPS Growth (YoY)	287.80%	105.32%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	21.60%	--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 2.50 and Seagate (STX) at 1.82 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.50

Max: 10.33
Q3: 5.62
Median: 3.33
AVGO: 2.50
Q1: 2.35
Min: 1.03

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1.82

Max: 5.34
Q3: 3.02
Median: 1.95
STX: 1.82
Q1: 1.32
Min: 0.17

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their current ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 0.60 and Seagate (STX) at 0.77 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.60

Max: 1.46
Q3: 0.65
AVGO: 0.60
Median: 0.27
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.00

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.77

Max: 1.76
Q3: 0.78
STX: 0.77
Median: 0.24
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.01

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Seagate (STX)
Metric	AVGO	STX
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.50	1.82
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.60	0.77
Net Debt / EBITDA	0.68	0.24

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 0.89% and Seagate (STX) at 0.63% offer top-quartile dividend income relative to share price within their industries.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.89%

Max: 1.37%
AVGO: 0.89%
Q3: 0.65%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.63%

Max: 0.73%
STX: 0.63%
Q3: 0.31%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their dividend yield against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 32.44% and Seagate (STX) at 15.52% pay out an above-typical share of earnings for their industries, leaving thinner cover if profits dip.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

32.44%

Max: 49.64%
AVGO: 32.44%
Q3: 21.71%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

15.52%

Max: 32.27%
STX: 15.52%
Q3: 14.48%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their payout ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Seagate (STX)
Metric	AVGO	STX
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.89%	0.63%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	32.44%	15.52%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 37.51 and Seagate (STX) at 24.17 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

37.51

Max: 110.34
Q3: 66.81
AVGO: 37.51
Median: 37.02
Q1: 23.96
Min: 8.12

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

24.17

Max: 69.48
Q3: 41.02
Median: 26.39
STX: 24.17
Q1: 19.36
Min: 6.07

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their P/E ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 15.73 and Seagate (STX) at 7.67 command a richer price per dollar of sales than most peers, sitting in the upper P/S ratio quartile of their industries.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

15.73

Max: 21.42
AVGO: 15.73
Q3: 12.27
Median: 5.76
Q1: 2.73
Min: 0.00

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

7.67

Max: 11.30
STX: 7.67
Q3: 5.82
Median: 2.56
Q1: 1.05
Min: 0.00

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their P/S ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Both look rich against book: Broadcom (AVGO) at 14.06 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and Seagate (STX) at 30.67 prices even higher, above its industry range.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

14.06

AVGO: 14.06
Max: 14.06
Q3: 7.44
Median: 4.29
Q1: 2.30
Min: 0.20

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

30.67

STX: 30.67
Max: 10.75
Q3: 5.52
Median: 3.17
Q1: 1.79
Min: 0.33

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Seagate (STX): A comparison of their P/B ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmarks.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Seagate (STX)
Metric	AVGO	STX
P/E Ratio (TTM)	37.51	24.17
P/S Ratio (TTM)	15.73	7.67
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	14.06	30.67
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	2.18%	2.17%