Seagate and Western Digital Stocks Fall on Toshiba Fears. Wells Fargo Is Still Bullish.
The recent selloff of both stocks has been “well overdone,” analysts say.
Fiscal Year: August - July
Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX), listed on the NASDAQ, has a market capitalization of $145.31B. As of Oct 17, 2026, the stock is trading at $639.01 per share@else an unavailable price , offering investors a clear view of its current market value. Seagate Technology Holdings plc is a prominent player in the industry sector, attracting both institutional and retail investors due to its performance and potential.
With a P/E ratio of 45.97, investors can assess the stock's valuation in comparison to its earnings. A P/E ratio is a crucial indicator for value investors, showing whether the stock is over or undervalued relative to its current earnings. Seagate Technology Holdings plc also offers a dividend yield of 0.46%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors who seek regular dividends.
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis reveals that Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) has a DCF fair value that is only shown to premium members. To see it, please Login or Upgrade for access.
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The Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) ratio for Seagate Technology Holdings plc is 46.8, offering insights into how much investors are paying for the company's free cash flow. A lower P/FCF ratio typically suggests that the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio may indicate overvaluation.
In summary, Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) has shown consistent financial performance, as illustrated by the financial charts above, which track its revenue growth, net income, free cash flow, and shares outstanding over the past several years. These metrics provide investors with key insights into the company's past and projected future performance. Investors should use the SS Score alongside the DCF Fair Value to make better-informed decisions about whether to buy or hold the stock.
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Seagate Technology Holdings plc is a significant player in the industry sector, with a market capitalization of $145.31B and a competitive P/E ratio of 45.97. Investors should compare these metrics with industry peers to gauge whether Seagate Technology Holdings plc is outperforming or underperforming within its sector.
The recent selloff of both stocks has been “well overdone,” analysts say.
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Projected from reported cash flow (SEC filings). The starting point is the latest yearly revenue times the median free cash flow margin of the last five years. Years 1 to 5 grow at the revenue growth rate of the last five years (between -5% and 15%), and years 6 to 10 slow down to the 2.5% perpetual growth rate. These are Studying Stocks' own estimates, not analyst forecasts, and are intended for educational purposes only as a baseline for the analysis.
| Year | FCF Estimate | % | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1.27B | 2.69% | Projected |
| 2028 | 1.30B | 2.69% | Projected |
| 2029 | 1.34B | 2.69% | Projected |
| 2030 | 1.37B | 2.69% | Projected |
| 2031 | 1.41B | 2.69% | Projected |
| 2032 | 1.45B | 2.65% | Projected |
| 2033 | 1.49B | 2.61% | Projected |
| 2034 | 1.52B | 2.57% | Projected |
| 2035 | 1.56B | 2.54% | Projected |
| 2036 | 1.60B | 2.50% | Projected |
Below are the FCF estimates with the discount factor and the calculated present value with the terminal value that led the results above.
| Year | FCF | Discount Factor | PV of Future FCF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025A | 818.00M | 1.00 | 818.00M |
| 2026A | 3.11B | 1.00 | 3.11B |
| 2027E | 1.27B | 1.11 | Login |
| 2028E | 1.30B | 1.23 | Login |
| 2029E | 1.34B | 1.36 | Login |
| 2030E | 1.37B | 1.51 | Login |
| 2031E | 1.41B | 1.67 | Login |
| 2032E | 1.45B | 1.85 | Login |
| 2033E | 1.49B | 2.05 | Login |
| 2034E | 1.52B | 2.27 | Login |
| 2035E | 1.56B | 2.51 | Login |
| 2036E | 1.60B | 2.78 | Login |
| Terminal | 2.78 | Login |
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