On the stock market since 2010, it operates in the world of technology. It has 18,000 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
The gap is $2.3B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit indicators sit around the sector average.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
Growth: Sales growth trails the sector average.
angles, checked one by one.
The 4 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Revenue Growth: Sales are growing slowly.
The stock trades 30% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 8 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
The average analyst price target is $52.38 — 16% above today’s price.
It pays out $0.48 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 3% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
The company’s market value is 211 times its annual profit. Even a small disappointment could hit the price hard.
On our five-subject report card, ST sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: ST is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.