FN vs. STX: Fabrinet vs. Seagate Technology Stock Comparison
This page compares Fabrinet (FN) with Seagate Technology (STX) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | FN | STX |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 137.77% | 648.03% |
Risk
Drawdown
Seagate Technology (STX) carries a highly aggressive beta of 2.05, indicating much higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, whereas Fabrinet (FN) is closer to market-like at 1.19 — a noticeable difference in market-sensitivity profile.
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | FN | STX |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 67.00% | 64.30% |
| Beta | 1.19 | 2.05 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 819.12K | 3.90M |
Company Profile
Fabrinet (FN) and Seagate Technology (STX) both fall under the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group, but FN is classified in Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components while STX is classified in Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals.
| Profile Item | FN | STX |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Fabrinet | Seagate Technology Holdings plc |
| Country/Region | Cayman Islands | Singapore |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Technology Hardware & Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Electronic Manufacturing Services | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market Capitalization | 21.89 billion USD | 210.65 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | June 25, 2010 | December 11, 2002 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Fabrinet (FN) at 52.36 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Seagate Technology (STX) at 88.50 sits in the richer quartile — STX needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
52.36
- Max
- 171.43
- Q3
- 83.19
- FN
- 52.36
- Median
- 39.13
- Q1
- 23.68
- Min
- 9.35
STX
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
88.50
- Max
- 171.43
- STX
- 88.50
- Q3
- 83.19
- Median
- 39.13
- Q1
- 23.68
- Min
- 9.35
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Fabrinet (FN) at 5.17 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Seagate Technology (STX) at 19.13 sits in the pricier quartile — STX costs more per dollar of sales.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
5.17
- Max
- 19.39
- Q3
- 9.05
- FN
- 5.17
- Median
- 4.10
- Q1
- 1.42
- Min
- 0.00
STX
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
19.13
- Max
- 19.39
- STX
- 19.13
- Q3
- 9.05
- Median
- 4.10
- Q1
- 1.42
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both look rich against book: Fabrinet (FN) at 9.50 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and Seagate Technology (STX) at 190.79 prices even higher, above its industry range.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
9.50
- Max
- 17.76
- FN
- 9.50
- Q3
- 9.32
- Median
- 4.56
- Q1
- 2.09
- Min
- -3.27
STX
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
190.79
- STX
- 190.79
- Max
- 17.76
- Q3
- 9.32
- Median
- 4.56
- Q1
- 2.09
- Min
- -3.27
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | FN | STX |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 52.36 | 88.50 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.17 | 19.13 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 9.50 | 190.79 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | -0.36% | 0.76% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both companies show strong equity returns, but Seagate Technology (STX) at 1,787.97% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Fabrinet (FN) at 19.99% also sits in the top quartile.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
19.99%
- Max
- 44.16%
- FN
- 19.99%
- Q3
- 19.25%
- Median
- 10.96%
- Q1
- 0.71%
- Min
- -25.92%
STX
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
1,787.97%
- STX
- 1,787.97%
- Max
- 44.16%
- Q3
- 19.25%
- Median
- 10.96%
- Q1
- 0.71%
- Min
- -25.92%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Seagate Technology (STX) at 21.60% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Fabrinet (FN) at 9.94%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
9.94%
- Max
- 30.43%
- Q3
- 12.35%
- FN
- 9.94%
- Median
- 4.45%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -14.09%
STX
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
21.60%
- Max
- 30.43%
- STX
- 21.60%
- Q3
- 12.35%
- Median
- 4.45%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -14.09%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Seagate Technology (STX) at 35.67% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Fabrinet (FN) at 9.89%, which runs around its industry’s norm.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
9.89%
- Max
- 35.67%
- Q3
- 15.55%
- FN
- 9.89%
- Median
- 6.62%
- Q1
- 1.55%
- Min
- -18.45%
STX
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
35.67%
- STX
- 35.67%
- Max
- 35.67%
- Q3
- 15.55%
- Median
- 6.62%
- Q1
- 1.55%
- Min
- -18.45%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | FN | STX |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 19.99% | 1,787.97% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 8.52% | 24.66% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 9.94% | 21.60% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 9.89% | 35.67% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.04% | 41.57% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | FN | STX |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 18.60% | 38.86% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 14.76% | -7.94% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | FN | STX |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 13.21% | -- |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 19.60% | -- |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Fabrinet (FN) at 2.55 and Seagate Technology (STX) at 1.33 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
2.55
- Max
- 5.80
- Q3
- 3.18
- FN
- 2.55
- 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
- STX
- 1.33
- Q1
- 1.28
- Min
- 0.40
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Fabrinet (FN) at 0.00 keeps leverage in the lower quartile, while Seagate Technology (STX) at 3.82 is above its industry debt-to-equity ratio range.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00
- Max
- 2.02
- Q3
- 0.88
- Median
- 0.31
- Q1
- 0.05
- FN
- 0.00
- Min
- 0.00
STX
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
3.82
- STX
- 3.82
- Max
- 2.02
- Q3
- 0.88
- Median
- 0.31
- Q1
- 0.05
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | FN | STX |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.55 | 1.33 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.00 | 3.82 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.96 | 0.86 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Fabrinet (FN) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Seagate Technology (STX) reports a yield of 0.32%, ranking against industry peers normally.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 1.30%
- Q3
- 0.54%
- FN
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
STX
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.32%
- Max
- 1.30%
- Q3
- 0.54%
- STX
- 0.32%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Fabrinet (FN) 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.
FN
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 37.10%
- Q3
- 15.46%
- FN
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
STX
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
27.70%
- Max
- 37.10%
- STX
- 27.70%
- Q3
- 15.46%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | FN | STX |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.32% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 27.70% |