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Seagate Technology HoldingsSTX -5.69%66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates STX with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $160.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,793 Hardware companies, Seagate Technology Holdings ranks better than 57.33% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seagate Technology Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STX'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.29 Med: 2.64 Max: 16.52
Current: 1.29
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Seagate Technology Holdings was 16.52. The lowest was 1.29. And the median was 2.64.
STX's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 57.33% of 1793
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs STX: 1.29
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Seagate Technology Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Seagate Technology Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Seagate Technology Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Seagate Technology Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Seagate Technology Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seagate Technology Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.05 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Seagate Technology Holdings. This is 60% below median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, Seagate Technology Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.29 to 16.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Seagate Technology Holdings ranks #765 out of 1793 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Seagate Technology Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Seagate Technology Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.05 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 16.52. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Seagate Technology Holdings' value of 1.05 is 39% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seagate Technology Holdings ranks #765 out of 1793 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Seagate Technology Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seagate Technology Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to WDC and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Seagate Technology Holdings ranks #765 out of 1793 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Seagate Technology Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Seagate Technology Holdings' value of 1.05 is 39% below this benchmark. Historically, Seagate Technology Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.29 to 16.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Seagate Technology Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.72, based on 1,793 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Seagate Technology Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.05 is 39% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Seagate Technology Holdings. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seagate Technology Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.05, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seagate Technology Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $160.87, compared to a current price of $828.30 — trading 414.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.05, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 39% below the Hardware industry median of 1.72. Seagate Technology Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Seagate Technology Holdings (STX), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.05 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seagate Technology Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $828.30 is trading 414.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $160.87.
GuruFocus considers Seagate Technology Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STX:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.05 (60% below median its 10-year median of 2.64)
GF Value™: $160.87 vs. price of $828.30 (414.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39% below the Hardware median (#765 of 1793)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seagate Technology is a leading supplier of hard disk drives for data storage to the enterprise and consumer markets. It forms a practical duopoly in the market with its chief rival, Western Digital; they are both vertically integrated.
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