STX vs. TEL: Seagate vs. TE Connectivity Stock Comparison

Company Profile

Seagate (STX) and TE Connectivity (TEL) both fall under the Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group, but STX is classified in Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals while TEL is classified in Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components.

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Risk Metrics

Seagate (STX) carries a highly aggressive beta of 2.24, indicating much higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, whereas TE Connectivity (TEL) is closer to market-like at 1.14 — a noticeable difference in market-sensitivity profile.

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Profitability

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Seagate (STX) at 259.35% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; TE Connectivity (TEL) at 24.61% also sits in the top quartile.

Seagate (STX) at 31.86% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s net margin range — and TE Connectivity (TEL) at 16.36% also retains a top-quartile share.

Seagate (STX) at 48.85% shows unusually strong operating efficiency — above its industry’s operating margin range — and TE Connectivity (TEL) at 21.07% also operates in the top quartile.

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Growth

Seagate (STX) at 34.06% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while TE Connectivity (TEL) at 8.94% is closer to the peer norm — faster top-line expansion for STX.

Seagate (STX) at 105.32% sits in the top EPS growth quartile, while TE Connectivity (TEL) at -40.37% is in the bottom quartile, showing a clear gap in earnings momentum.

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Financial Strength

Both Seagate (STX) at 1.82 and TE Connectivity (TEL) at 1.73 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

Both Seagate (STX) at 0.77 and TE Connectivity (TEL) at 0.41 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

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Dividends

Seagate (STX) at 0.63% earns its spot in the top quartile of its industry’s yields; TE Connectivity (TEL) at 1.44% is past the top of its own peer range — territory where a dividend-safety check matters more than the headline number.

Both Seagate (STX) at 15.52% and TE Connectivity (TEL) at 28.50% pay out an above-typical share of earnings for their industries, leaving thinner cover if profits dip.

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Valuation

TE Connectivity (TEL) at 18.70 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Seagate (STX) at 24.17 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for TEL, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

TE Connectivity (TEL) at 2.99 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Seagate (STX) at 7.67 sits in the pricier quartile — STX costs more per dollar of sales.

TE Connectivity (TEL) at 4.38 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while Seagate (STX) at 30.67 prices above its benchmark range — STX looks rich relative to book.

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