Oracle Corporation (ORCL)vsSeagate Technology PLC (STX)
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$149.68
-3.76%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $430.49B
STX
Seagate Technology PLC
$411.23
-5.38%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $97.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oracle Corporation generates 537% more annual revenue ($64.08B vs $10.06B). ORCL leads profitability with a 25.3% profit margin vs 19.6%. STX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.67. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
ORCL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
STX
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+39.3%
Fair Value
$246.56
Current Price
$149.68
$96.88 discount
Margin of Safety
+1.9%
Fair Value
$415.12
Current Price
$411.23
$3.89 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 58 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.7%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 67.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 29.9%
Revenue surging 21.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 12.8x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 195.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.3% and operating margin at 32.7%. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : STX
The strongest argument for STX centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.6% and operating margin at 29.9%. Revenue growth of 21.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.15 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : STX
The primary concerns for STX are P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 49.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
ORCL is growing revenue faster at 21.7% — sustainability is the question.
STX generates stronger free cash flow (618M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ORCL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 72/100), backed by strong 25.3% margins and 21.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Oracle Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
Visit Website →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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