HP [HPQ] vs Seagate Technology [STX] Detailed Stock Comparison
HP
NYSE
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Seagate Technology
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: HP wins in 10 metrics, Seagate Technology wins in 10 metrics, with 0 ties. Both stocks appear equally matched on key metrics.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | HP | Seagate Technology | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 10.04 | 22.22 | HP |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | -19.44 | -70.41 | Seagate Technology |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | -9.34 | -11.86 | Seagate Technology |
| PEG Ratio | 7.25 | 15.51 | HP |
| EV/EBITDA | 7.21 | 16.74 | HP |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 4.64% | 16.15% | Seagate Technology |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 6.04% | 24.30% | Seagate Technology |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 6.04% | 24.30% | Seagate Technology |
| Return on Equity | -209.75% | -324.28% | HP |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.33% | 15.29% | Seagate Technology |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $3.16B | $818.00M | HP |
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% | 2.28% | HP |
| 1-Year Return | -22.15% | 56.26% | Seagate Technology |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.45 | 3.52 | HP |
| Enterprise Value | $33.74B | $36.48B | Seagate Technology |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.62 | 4.01 | HP |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 20.72% | 37.40% | Seagate Technology |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $57 | $43 | HP |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $2.60 | $6.77 | Seagate Technology |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.31 | 1.53 | HP |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
HP vs Seagate Technology Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 3.00% | 6.79% | 1.20% | -0.84% | -20.44% | -19.59% |
| Seagate Technology | 1.59% | -2.82% | 4.14% | 56.23% | 53.83% | 74.15% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | -22.15% | -24.65% | 43.62% | 100.38% | 42.21% | 139.32% |
| Seagate Technology | 56.26% | 80.33% | 233.81% | 189.22% | 1,245.71% | 725.74% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: HP vs Seagate Technology
| Metric | HPQ | STX |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $24.52B | $32.00B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 7,631,460 | 4,684,040 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 7,713,010 | 4,197,820 |
| Last Close | $26.11 | $150.45 |
| 52 Week Range | $21.21 - $39.80 | $63.19 - $157.62 |
| % from 52W High | -34.40% | -4.55% |
| All-Time High | $41.47 (Apr 04, 2022) | $157.62 (Aug 04, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -37.04% | -4.55% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.03% | 0.30% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.33% | -0.05% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.16% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.06% | 0.24% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -2.10% | -3.24% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | -9.34 | -11.86 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-1.36 | $-2.13 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $2.87 | $4.19 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $3.46B | $1.08B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $2.65B | $430.38M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.56% | 2.28% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.86 | $3.58 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: HP vs Seagate Technology
| Metric | HPQ | STX |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 10.04 | 22.22 |
| Forward P/E | 7.25 | 15.51 |
| PEG Ratio | 7.25 | 15.51 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.45 | 3.52 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | -19.44 | -70.41 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $24.52B | $32.00B |
| Enterprise Value | $33.74B | $36.48B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.62 | 4.01 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 7.21 | 16.74 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.31 | 1.53 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-1.36 | $-2.13 |
Financial Statements Comparison: HP vs Seagate Technology
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | HPQ | STX |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $13.22B | $2.44B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $10.48B | $1.53B |
| Gross Profit | $2.74B | $914.00M |
| Research & Development | $401.00M | $179.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $793.00M | $581.00M |
| EBITDA | $996.00M | $636.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $506.00M | $492.00M |
| Income Tax | $100.00M | $4.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $406.00M | $488.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | HPQ | STX |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $2.70B | $891.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $19.46B | $3.65B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $26.56B | $2.65B |
| Long-Term Debt | $10.06B | $5.00B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $-1.28B | $-453.00M |
| Retained Earnings | $-2.44B | $-8.15B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $3.66B | $8.57B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | HPQ | STX |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $38.00M | $452.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-183.00M | $-83.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-145.00M | $425.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-52.00M | $-547.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-100.00M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | HPQ | STX |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 26.56M | 18.74M |
| Short Ratio | 3.00 | 4.50 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.11% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 7,631,460 | 4,684,040 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 7,713,010 | 4,197,820 |
| Shares Outstanding | 938.99M | 213.00M |
| Float Shares | 936.20M | 211.92M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.83% | 0.97% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: HP vs Seagate Technology
| Metric | HPQ | STX |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.86 | $3.58 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.56% | 2.28% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.00 | $3.06 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.90% | 0.88% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.99 | $9.18 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 12, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |