WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

BIT:1WDC • US9581021055

255.9 EUR
+17.25 (+7.23%)
Last: Feb 18, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to 1WDC. 1WDC was compared to 30 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. 1WDC scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1WDC shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • 1WDC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
  • In multiple years 1WDC reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1WDC.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF1WDC.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 23.89%, 1WDC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of 1WDC (50.82%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 21.55%, 1WDC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 23.89%
ROE 50.82%
ROIC 21.55%
ROA(3y)0.89%
ROA(5y)2.34%
ROE(3y)3.69%
ROE(5y)6.28%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1WDC.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC1WDC.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of 1WDC (34.75%) is better than 96.67% of its industry peers.
  • 1WDC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • 1WDC's Operating Margin of 27.93% is amongst the best of the industry. 1WDC outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • 1WDC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 42.72%, 1WDC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1WDC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.93%
PM (TTM) 34.75%
GM 42.72%
OM growth 3Y16.77%
OM growth 5Y53.81%
PM growth 3Y32.94%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.22%
GM growth 5Y11.02%
1WDC.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins1WDC.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1WDC is creating value.
  • 1WDC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • 1WDC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, 1WDC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
1WDC.MI Yearly Shares Outstanding1WDC.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
1WDC.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets1WDC.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

  • 1WDC has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.02. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as 1WDC would need 2.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • 1WDC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.02. This is in the better half of the industry: 1WDC outperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
  • 1WDC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of 1WDC (0.33) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 2.02
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.55
WACC8.45%
1WDC.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF1WDC.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.45 indicates that 1WDC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of 1WDC (1.45) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that 1WDC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of 1WDC (1.19) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.45
Quick Ratio 1.19
1WDC.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites1WDC.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • 1WDC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.31%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past years, 1WDC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.66% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, 1WDC shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 28.14%.
  • 1WDC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -10.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.31%
EPS 3Y-7.2%
EPS 5Y16.66%
EPS Q2Q%20.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.14%
Revenue growth 3Y-20.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.67%
Sales Q2Q%-29.59%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, 1WDC will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.90% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 16.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y33.27%
EPS Next 2Y39.12%
EPS Next 3Y36.37%
EPS Next 5Y24.9%
Revenue Next Year30.92%
Revenue Next 2Y26.82%
Revenue Next 3Y23.18%
Revenue Next 5Y16.23%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
1WDC.MI Yearly Revenue VS Estimates1WDC.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B 20B
1WDC.MI Yearly EPS VS Estimates1WDC.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 43.45, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1WDC.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1WDC is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.99, 1WDC is valued quite expensively.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.68, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of 1WDC.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1WDC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • 1WDC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.02.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.45
Fwd PE 23.68
1WDC.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings1WDC.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1WDC is valued a bit more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1WDC is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 44.27
EV/EBITDA 29.83
1WDC.MI Per share data1WDC.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of 1WDC may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • 1WDC's earnings are expected to grow with 36.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)2.61
EPS Next 2Y39.12%
EPS Next 3Y36.37%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.18%, 1WDC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • 1WDC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 0.91.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, 1WDC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.18%

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

  • 3.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1WDC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP3.51%
EPS Next 2Y39.12%
EPS Next 3Y36.37%
1WDC.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend1WDC.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B 2B 3B
1WDC.MI Dividend Payout.1WDC.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.1WDC.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WESTERN DIGITAL CORP

BIT:1WDC (2/18/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

255.9

+17.25 (+7.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners104.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap86.76B
Revenue(TTM)10.73B
Net Income(TTM)3.73B
Analysts80
Price Target235.22 (-8.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.18%
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)-42.4%
DP3.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.77%
Min EPS beat(2)9.95%
Max EPS beat(2)11.58%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.04%
Min EPS beat(4)9.95%
Max EPS beat(4)19.85%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)34.45%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)28.34%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)4.17%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.36%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.41%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.63%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.3%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.24%
PT rev (1m)47.75%
PT rev (3m)115.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)21.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)24%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)10.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.45
Fwd PE 23.68
P/S 9.51
P/FCF 44.27
P/OCF 38.22
P/B 13.91
P/tB 33.79
EV/EBITDA 29.83
EPS(TTM)5.89
EY2.3%
EPS(NY)10.81
Fwd EY4.22%
FCF(TTM)5.78
FCFY2.26%
OCF(TTM)6.7
OCFY2.62%
SpS26.91
BVpS18.4
TBVpS7.57
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)2.61
Graham Number49.38
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 23.89%
ROE 50.82%
ROCE 28.73%
ROIC 21.55%
ROICexc 35.18%
ROICexgc 108.47%
OM 27.93%
PM (TTM) 34.75%
GM 42.72%
FCFM 21.48%
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 3Y58.03%
ROICexgc growth 5Y82.85%
ROICexc growth 3Y35.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y70.9%
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 Turnover0.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 2.02
Debt/EBITDA 0.72
Cap/Depr 97.07%
Cap/Sales 3.4%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 79.16%
Profit Quality 61.82%
Current Ratio 1.45
Quick Ratio 1.19
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC8.45%
ROIC/WACC2.55
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)23.31%
EPS 3Y-7.2%
EPS 5Y16.66%
EPS Q2Q%20.34%
EPS Next Y33.27%
EPS Next 2Y39.12%
EPS Next 3Y36.37%
EPS Next 5Y24.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.14%
Revenue growth 3Y-20.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.67%
Sales Q2Q%-29.59%
Revenue Next Year30.92%
Revenue Next 2Y26.82%
Revenue Next 3Y23.18%
Revenue Next 5Y16.23%
EBIT growth 1Y142.56%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.92%
EBIT growth 5Y37.4%
EBIT Next Year84.38%
EBIT Next 3Y39.22%
EBIT Next 5Y35.61%
FCF growth 1Y236.94%
FCF growth 3Y19.05%
FCF growth 5Y48.52%
OCF growth 1Y328.88%
OCF growth 3Y-3.47%
OCF growth 5Y15.46%

WESTERN DIGITAL CORP / 1WDC.MI FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WESTERN DIGITAL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1WDC.MI.


What is the valuation status for 1WDC stock?

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.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for 1WDC stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI) is 43.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 13.91.


How financially healthy is WESTERN DIGITAL CORP?

The financial health rating of WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI) is 5 / 10.