Cloudflare Inc (NET)vsSeagate Technology PLC (STX)
NET
Cloudflare Inc
$268.73
+0.46%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $96.38B
STX
Seagate Technology PLC
$925.99
+7.25%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $209.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Seagate Technology PLC generates 373% more annual revenue ($11.01B vs $2.33B). STX leads profitability with a 21.6% profit margin vs -3.7%. STX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.64. STX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
NET
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
STX
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-60.1%
Fair Value
$167.77
Current Price
$268.73
$100.96 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for STX.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 33.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 217 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 35.7%
Revenue surging 44.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 108.3% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 62.2x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 440.9x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NET
The strongest argument for NET centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 33.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : STX
The strongest argument for STX centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.6% and operating margin at 35.7%. Revenue growth of 44.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NET
The primary concerns for NET are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.31 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : STX
The primary concerns for STX are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 87.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NET profiles as a hypergrowth stock while STX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
STX carries more volatility with a beta of 2.01 — 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.
Bottom Line
STX scores higher overall (77/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 21.6% margins and 44.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Cloudflare Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
CloudFlare, Inc. operates a cloud platform that offers a range of network services to companies around the world. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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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