AAPL vs STX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Apple Inc. vs Seagate Technology Holdings plc, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | AAPL | STX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $356.27 | $528.29 |
| Market cap | $5.18T | $121.27B |
| P/E ratio | 39.7 | 27.7 |
| ROE | 142.26% | 259.35% |
| Profit margin | 27.60% | 31.86% |
| Revenue growth | 11.70% | 61.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.30% | 0.58% |
| Beta | 1.09 | 2.20 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
AAPL vs STX in plain English
- AAPL is the bigger company — about 42.7× the market cap of STX.
- STX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 27.7 vs 39.7).
- STX earns a higher return on equity (259% vs 142%).
- STX is growing revenue faster (61% vs 12%).
- STX has the higher dividend yield (0.58% vs 0.30%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
AAPL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Apple Inc. would be worth today.
STX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Seagate Technology Holdings plc would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.