WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1WDC - US9581021055 - Common Stock
138.08 EUR
-7.72 (-5.29%)
Overall 1WDC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated 1WDC against 30 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. While 1WDC has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. 1WDC is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1WDC was profitable.
In the past year 1WDC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years 1WDC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: 1WDC reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
1WDC's Return On Assets of 17.50% is amongst the best of the industry. 1WDC outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 41.08%, 1WDC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
1WDC has a better Return On Invested Capital (22.95%) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.5% | ||
| ROE | 41.08% | ||
| ROIC | 22.95% |
ROA(3y)0.89%
ROA(5y)2.34%
ROE(3y)3.69%
ROE(5y)6.28%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 20.94%, 1WDC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
1WDC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
1WDC has a Operating Margin of 23.42%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1WDC outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1WDC has grown nicely.
1WDC has a Gross Margin of 39.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1WDC outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
1WDC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.94% | ||
| GM | 39.34% |
OM growth 3Y16.77%
OM growth 5Y53.81%
PM growth 3Y32.94%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.22%
GM growth 5Y11.02%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1WDC is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1WDC has more shares outstanding
1WDC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1WDC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1WDC is 2.33, which is a good value as it means it would take 1WDC, 2.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.33, 1WDC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40 indicates that 1WDC is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.40, 1WDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.77
WACC8.3%
2.3 Liquidity
1WDC has a Current Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that 1WDC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1WDC has a Current ratio (1.21) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
1WDC has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a bad value and indicates that 1WDC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1WDC has a Quick ratio (0.94) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1WDC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 107.91%, which is quite impressive.
1WDC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.66% yearly.
1WDC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -29.80%.
Measured over the past years, 1WDC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -10.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)107.91%
EPS 3Y-7.2%
EPS 5Y16.66%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-29.8%
Revenue growth 3Y-20.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.67%
Sales Q2Q%-31.18%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, 1WDC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.50% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1WDC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.41%
EPS Next 2Y15.17%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
EPS Next 5Y11.5%
Revenue Next Year21.8%
Revenue Next 2Y15.37%
Revenue Next 3Y14.66%
Revenue Next 5Y11.66%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.48, the valuation of 1WDC can be described as rather expensive.
1WDC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. 1WDC is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.46, 1WDC is valued on the expensive side.
1WDC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
1WDC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1WDC is valued a bit cheaper than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
1WDC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1WDC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of 1WDC may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as 1WDC's earnings are expected to grow with 16.78% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.15
PEG (5Y)1.47
EPS Next 2Y15.17%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1WDC has a yearly dividend return of 0.33%, which is pretty low.
1WDC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.97.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.33, 1WDC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1WDC decreases each year by -42.40%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-42.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
3.30% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1WDC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP3.3%
EPS Next 2Y15.17%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
BIT:1WDC (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
138.08
-7.72 (-5.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners106.77%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.49%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap47.33B
Revenue(TTM)12.00B
Net Income(TTM)2.51B
Analysts79.38
Price Target109.2 (-20.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)-42.4%
DP3.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.17%
Min EPS beat(2)10.76%
Max EPS beat(2)11.58%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)10.11%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.74%
Max EPS beat(4)19.85%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)38.17%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)7.46%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)3.99%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.41%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.41%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.41%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.36%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.07%
PT rev (1m)38.18%
PT rev (3m)105.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)12.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)34.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)32.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)14.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)12.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.46 | ||
| P/S | 4.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.97 | ||
| P/B | 9.01 | ||
| P/tB | 30.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.97 |
EPS(TTM)5.64
EY4.08%
EPS(NY)7.48
Fwd EY5.42%
FCF(TTM)5.04
FCFY3.65%
OCF(TTM)6.01
OCFY4.35%
SpS30.06
BVpS15.32
TBVpS4.5
PEG (NY)2.15
PEG (5Y)1.47
Graham Number44.09
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.5% | ||
| ROE | 41.08% | ||
| ROCE | 30.6% | ||
| ROIC | 22.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 29.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 74.79% | ||
| OM | 23.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.94% | ||
| GM | 39.34% | ||
| FCFM | 16.76% |
ROA(3y)0.89%
ROA(5y)2.34%
ROE(3y)3.69%
ROE(5y)6.28%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y48.5%
ROICexgc growth 5Y76.15%
ROICexc growth 3Y32.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y68.99%
OM growth 3Y16.77%
OM growth 5Y53.81%
PM growth 3Y32.94%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.22%
GM growth 5Y11.02%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.33 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 96.29% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | 80.02% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC8.3%
ROIC/WACC2.77
Cap/Depr(3y)92.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)98.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)107.91%
EPS 3Y-7.2%
EPS 5Y16.66%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y11.41%
EPS Next 2Y15.17%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
EPS Next 5Y11.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-29.8%
Revenue growth 3Y-20.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.67%
Sales Q2Q%-31.18%
Revenue Next Year21.8%
Revenue Next 2Y15.37%
Revenue Next 3Y14.66%
Revenue Next 5Y11.66%
EBIT growth 1Y181.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.92%
EBIT growth 5Y37.4%
EBIT Next Year55.13%
EBIT Next 3Y27.84%
EBIT Next 5Y24.43%
FCF growth 1Y220.78%
FCF growth 3Y19.05%
FCF growth 5Y48.52%
OCF growth 1Y330.77%
OCF growth 3Y-3.47%
OCF growth 5Y15.46%
WESTERN DIGITAL CORP / 1WDC.MI FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to 1WDC.MI.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI) stock?
WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI) is 24.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.01.
What is the financial health of WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI) stock?
The financial health rating of WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI) is 4 / 10.