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Dell (DELL) vs. Seagate Technology (STX)

This page compares Dell (DELL) with Seagate Technology (STX) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Dell (DELL) and Seagate Technology (STX) are both classified in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals sub-industry within the broader Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

SymbolDELLSTX
NameDell Technologies Inc.Seagate Technology Holdings plc
Country/RegionUnited StatesSingapore
GICS SectorInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupTechnology Hardware & EquipmentTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & PeripheralsTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
GICS Sub-IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & PeripheralsTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Market Capitalization256.37 billion USD210.65 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENasdaq
Listing DateAugust 17, 2016December 11, 2002
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Dell (DELL) at 31.54 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Seagate Technology (STX) at 88.50 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — STX carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

31.54

Max
171.43
Q3
83.19
Median
39.13
Q1
23.68
Min
9.35

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

88.50

Max
171.43
Q3
83.19
Median
39.13
Q1
23.68
Min
9.35
Dell (DELL) vs. Seagate Technology (STX): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Dell (DELL) at 1.91 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Seagate Technology (STX) at 19.13 sits in the pricier quartile — STX costs more per dollar of sales.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1.91

Max
19.39
Q3
9.05
Median
4.10
Q1
1.42
Min
0.00

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

19.13

Max
19.39
Q3
9.05
Median
4.10
Q1
1.42
Min
0.00
Dell (DELL) vs. Seagate Technology (STX): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Dell (DELL) reports a negative Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) of -182.88, meaning negative book equity — the multiple itself is not meaningful for valuation. Meanwhile Seagate Technology (STX) reports 190.79, ranking against industry peers normally.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

-182.88

Max
17.76
Q3
9.32
Median
4.56
Q1
2.09
Min
-3.27

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

190.79

Max
17.76
Q3
9.32
Median
4.56
Q1
2.09
Min
-3.27
Dell (DELL) vs. Seagate Technology (STX): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolDELLSTX
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)31.5488.50
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)1.9119.13
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)-182.88190.79
Free Cash Flow Yield2.12%0.76%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Seagate Technology (STX) reports Return on Equity (TTM) of 1,787.97% and can be ranked against industry peers; Dell (DELL) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

--

Max
44.16%
Q3
19.25%
Median
10.96%
Q1
0.71%
Min
-25.92%

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1,787.97%

Max
44.16%
Q3
19.25%
Median
10.96%
Q1
0.71%
Min
-25.92%
Dell (DELL) vs. Seagate Technology (STX): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Seagate Technology (STX) at 21.60% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Dell (DELL) at 6.28%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

6.28%

Max
30.43%
Q3
12.35%
Median
4.45%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-14.09%

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

21.60%

Max
30.43%
Q3
12.35%
Median
4.45%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-14.09%
Dell (DELL) vs. Seagate Technology (STX): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Seagate Technology (STX) at 35.67% operates in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile, ahead of Dell (DELL) at 8.86%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

8.86%

Max
35.67%
Q3
15.55%
Median
6.62%
Q1
1.55%
Min
-18.45%

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

35.67%

Max
35.67%
Q3
15.55%
Median
6.62%
Q1
1.55%
Min
-18.45%
Dell (DELL) vs. Seagate Technology (STX): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolDELLSTX
Return on Equity (TTM)--1,787.97%
Return on Assets (TTM)7.00%24.66%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)6.28%21.60%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)8.86%35.67%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)19.21%41.57%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Dell (DELL) vs. Seagate Technology (STX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolDELLSTX
1-Year Revenue Growth18.80%38.86%
3-Year Revenue CAGR3.54%-7.94%

EPS Growth

Dell (DELL) vs. Seagate Technology (STX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolDELLSTX
1-Year EPS Growth36.05%--
3-Year EPS CAGR38.89%--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Seagate Technology (STX) at 1.33 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Dell (DELL) at 0.95 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for DELL.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.95

Max
5.80
Q3
3.18
Median
1.90
Q1
1.28
Min
0.40

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

1.33

Max
5.80
Q3
3.18
Median
1.90
Q1
1.28
Min
0.40
Dell (DELL) vs. Seagate Technology (STX): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

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

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

--

Max
2.02
Q3
0.88
Median
0.31
Q1
0.05
Min
0.00

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

3.82

Max
2.02
Q3
0.88
Median
0.31
Q1
0.05
Min
0.00
Dell (DELL) vs. Seagate Technology (STX): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolDELLSTX
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.951.33
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)--3.82
Net Debt / EBITDA1.450.86

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Dell (DELL) at 0.64% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Seagate Technology (STX) at 0.32%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.64%

Max
1.30%
Q3
0.54%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

0.32%

Max
1.30%
Q3
0.54%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Dell (DELL) vs. Seagate Technology (STX): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Dell (DELL) at 17.57% and Seagate Technology (STX) at 27.70% post Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) outside their industries’ typical mid-range — either leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

DELL

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

17.57%

Max
37.10%
Q3
15.46%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

STX

Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group

27.70%

Max
37.10%
Q3
15.46%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Dell (DELL) vs. Seagate Technology (STX): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolDELLSTX
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.64%0.32%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)17.57%27.70%

Performance & Risk

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Dell (DELL) vs. Seagate Technology (STX): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolDELLSTX
1-Year Return254.13%648.03%
1-Year Volatility66.00%64.30%
Beta1.332.05
3-Month Avg. Volume9.02M3.90M