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SNDK

S&P 500
Strong · 82/100

Sandisk

Information Technology
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

$1,208.09

4.0%

Updated Aug 7, 11:30 AM ET

Report Card

SNDK at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.

Value
0
Growth
0
Profitability
0
Health
0
Dividends
0

Overall: Strong · 82/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 4586.3% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$258.42B

P/E

42.01x

Forward P/E (est.)

ROE

42.3%

Revenue Growth

82.8%

EPS Growth

Profit Margin

34.2%

FCF Yield

Debt / Equity

0.2x

ROIC

-8.0%

Interest Coverage

Current Ratio

4.78x

Dividend Yield

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

Rating Score

82/100

Business Overview
Research

Sandisk (SNDK) is a mega-cap company in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry, part of the Information Technology sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $258.42B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $7.36B in revenue and posted a net loss of $1.64B.

Our model rates SNDK Strong (82/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Technical Analysis (Educational)
Research

Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what SNDK's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. SNDK trades near $1,208.09, around its 50-day average ($1,610.45) and 200-day average ($703.36). Price tangled in its moving averages means there is no clear trend — the stock is ranging.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 47 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently negative — short-term momentum is fading.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. SNDK's is $233.55 (~19.3% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month SNDK found buyers near $1,514.36 (support) and sellers near $2,354.39 (resistance); its 52-week range is $40.10–$2,354.39. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 1.4× the 20-day average — heavier than usual, which adds conviction to the move. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Revenue Growth
Research

2Y CAGR

9.9%

2/2 checks passedRevenue growingRevenue growth beats sector midpoint

Revenue moved from $6.09B in 2023 to $7.36B in 2025, a 9.9% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a strong 82.8% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.

Profitability
Research
3/4 checks passedProfitableNet margin above sector midpointROE above 12%ROIC above 10%

Gross Margin

30.1%

Operating Margin

-18.7%

Net Margin

-22.3%

ROE

42.3%

Sandisk keeps about 34.2% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 30.1% gross margin and -18.7% operating margin. Return on equity is 42.3% and return on invested capital about -8.0%. Margins this wide usually signal pricing power or a cost advantage.

Debt Analysis
Research
3/3 checks passedDebt under 1× equityDebt under 2× equityShort-term bills covered

Total Debt

$0.00

Net Debt

-$3.73B

Net cash position

Net Debt / EBITDA

Debt / Equity

0.2x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 0.2x, with a current ratio of 4.8x. That is a conservative balance sheet — a cushion in downturns. It carries roughly $0.00 of total debt against $3.73B of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
Research

Operating CF

$84.00M

Free Cash Flow

-$120.00M

FCF Margin

-1.6%

In the latest year Sandisk produced about $84.00M of operating cash flow but negative free cash flow as it invested heavily. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.

Valuation Analysis
Research
2/2 checks passedPositive earnings (P/E meaningful)P/E below sector's upper band

P/E

42.01x

P/S

42.44x

P/B

0.45x

EV / EBITDA

SNDK trades at 42.0x trailing earnings, 42.4x sales, and 0.5x book value. That is a rich multiple that prices in a lot of future growth.

Metrics vs. Sector Range

Where SNDK sits versus its Information Technology sector peers in the S&P 500.

TTM P/E
42.0xFair
Forward P/E
P/S ratio
42.4xExpensive
Revenue growth
82.8%Strong
EPS growth
Gross margin
30.1%Weak
Net margin
34.2%Strong
ROE
42.3%Strong

Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 98 Information Technology companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How SNDK stacks up against its Information Technology peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Information Technology sector (230 S&P 500 companies), SNDK ranks #6 of 230 by our overall rating. It trades at roughly in line versus the sector on earnings (42x P/E vs. 38.9x median) with a higher return on equity (42.3% vs. 17.5%) and faster revenue growth (82.8% vs. 17.7%).

P/E vs sector

42x

median 38.9x

ROE vs sector

42.3%

median 17.5%

Growth vs sector

82.8%

median 17.7%

Sector rank

#6

of 230 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
SNDKThis stock42x82.8%Strong· 82
DELL33.4x38.6%Favorable· 58
WDC21.7x32.0%Strong· 82
STX73.4x28.9%Neutral· 57
HPE43.7x22.6%Neutral· 46
NTAP28.2x5.4%Neutral· 52
HPQ10.4x5.7%Neutral· 56
SMCI15.7x56.2%Favorable· 64
Information Technology median38.9x17.7%0/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianDELLWDCSTXHPENTAPHPQSMCISNDKP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Information Technology companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 230 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$0.00 $0.00

vs. $1,208.09 today · expected CAGR -33%-25%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$10.66B$15.46B$22.42B$32.51B$47.14B
Net income$319.94M$463.92M$672.68M$975.38M$1.41B
EPS$1.50$2.17$3.14$4.56$6.61
Share price (low)$37.39$54.22$78.62$114.00$165.30
Share price (high)$62.82$91.09$132.08$191.52$277.70
CAGR (low–high)-97% / -95%-79% / -73%-60% / -52%-45% / -37%-33% / -25%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for SNDK:

  • Revenue is growing 82.8% a year, a sign of real demand.
  • High net margins (34.2%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
  • Strong return on equity (42.3%) shows capital is put to work well.
  • A conservative balance sheet (debt/equity 0.2x) lowers risk.
  • Our model's overall read is Strong (82/100).
Bear Case

The case against SNDK:

  • A rich 42.0x earnings multiple prices in a lot of growth.
  • Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Key Risks
Research

Valuation risk — at 42.0x earnings, disappointing results could compress the multiple.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
Research

On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: Sandisk is a mega-cap information technology business still growing nicely, with solid profitability, and a sound balance sheet. It trades at 42.0x earnings, which our model scores Strong (82/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Analyst Ratings

What 31 Wall Street analysts covering SNDK recommend (August 2026). Consensus is a useful sanity check — not a substitute for your own homework.

Buy
consensus · score 4.1 / 5 across 31 analysts
Strong Buy 9Buy 17Hold 5Sell 0Strong Sell 0

Latest SEC Filings

SNDK's most recent filings, straight from SEC EDGAR. Annual and quarterly reports are the deep dives; 8-Ks flag material events the moment they happen.

In the Idea Lab

SNDK — frequently asked questions

Is SNDK a good stock to buy?

We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates Sandisk Strong (82/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.

What is SNDK's rating on The Stocks School?

Sandisk currently scores 82/100 (Strong) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.

How our ratings work
Where does SNDK's data come from?

Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Sandisk's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.

How is the 5-year projection for SNDK calculated?

It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.

Is this SNDK analysis financial advice?

No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell SNDK. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.