Seagate Technology PLC (STX)

Gross profit margin

Jun 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2020
Gross profit US$ in thousands 745,000 749,000 2,887,000 2,378,000 2,316,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 6,190,000 7,384,000 11,661,000 10,681,000 10,509,000
Gross profit margin 12.04% 10.14% 24.76% 22.26% 22.04%

June 30, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $745,000K ÷ $6,190,000K
= 12.04%

Analyzing Seagate Technology PLC's gross profit margin over the past five years reveals fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profit from its sales. The gross profit margin has shown variability, with a notable decline from 24.76% in 2022 to 10.14% in 2023, indicating a significant decrease in profitability during that period. However, there was a slight recovery in 2024, with the margin improving to 12.04%.

Overall, the trend in the gross profit margin suggests that Seagate Technology PLC has experienced challenges in maintaining consistent profitability in recent years. Further investigation into the underlying factors affecting the cost of goods sold and sales revenue would be necessary to fully understand the reasons behind these fluctuations and assess the company's operational efficiency and competitiveness within the industry.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Seagate Technology PLC
STX
12.04%
NetApp Inc
NTAP
71.45%
Pure Storage Inc
PSTG
71.74%
Western Digital Corporation
WDC
22.50%