Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares (ARM)vsSeagate Technology PLC (STX)
ARM
Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares
$213.27
-0.02%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $252.01B
STX
Seagate Technology PLC
$782.64
+2.11%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $171.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Seagate Technology PLC generates 136% more annual revenue ($11.01B vs $4.67B). STX leads profitability with a 21.6% profit margin vs 17.2%. STX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.54. STX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
ARM
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
STX
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 35.7%
Revenue surging 44.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 108.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 29.1x book value
Earnings declined 12.3%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 372.7x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARM
The strongest argument for ARM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.2% and operating margin at 15.4%. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : STX
The strongest argument for STX centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.6% and operating margin at 35.7%. Revenue growth of 44.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARM
The primary concerns for ARM are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 279.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : STX
The primary concerns for STX are P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 72.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARM carries more volatility with a beta of 3.41 — expect wider price swings.
STX is growing revenue faster at 44.1% — sustainability is the question.
STX generates stronger free cash flow (953M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
STX scores higher overall (76/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 21.6% margins and 44.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Arm Holdings plc architects, develops, and licenses central processing unit products and related technologies for semiconductor companies and original equipment manufacturers rely on to develop products.
Seagate Technology PLC
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Seagate Technology Holdings plc, an Irish public limited company (commonly referred to as Seagate) is an American data storage company.
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