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

6

Taking everything into account, 1WDC scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 1WDC was compared to 31 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 is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! This makes 1WDC very considerable for growth investing!


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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 23.89%, 1WDC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 50.82%, 1WDC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1WDC's Return On Invested Capital of 21.55% is amongst the best of the industry. 1WDC outperforms 90.32% of its industry peers.
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

  • 1WDC has a better Profit Margin (34.75%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • 1WDC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.93%, 1WDC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1WDC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • 1WDC has a better Gross Margin (42.72%) than 61.29% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1WDC has grown nicely.
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

  • 1WDC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for 1WDC has been increased compared to 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

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of 1WDC is 2.02, which is a good value as it means it would take 1WDC, 2.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • 1WDC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1WDC outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that 1WDC is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • 1WDC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1WDC outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 2.02
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.55
WACC8.46%
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

  • 1WDC has a Current Ratio of 1.45. This is a normal value and indicates that 1WDC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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 67.74% 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.31% over the past year.
  • 1WDC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.66% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 28.14% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • 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

  • 1WDC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.90% yearly.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

  • 1WDC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 43.74.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 1WDC.
  • 1WDC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.09.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 1WDC.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1WDC is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1WDC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.98), we can say 1WDC is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.74
Fwd PE 23.84
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

  • 1WDC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • 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 44.57
EV/EBITDA 30.03
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

  • 1WDC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • 1WDC has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)2.62
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 a higher than the industry average which is at 0.92.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, 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

  • 1WDC pays out 3.51% of its income as dividend. This is a 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)56.93%
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)4.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.74
Fwd PE 23.84
P/S 9.57
P/FCF 44.57
P/OCF 38.48
P/B 14
P/tB 34.02
EV/EBITDA 30.03
EPS(TTM)5.85
EY2.29%
EPS(NY)10.74
Fwd EY4.2%
FCF(TTM)5.74
FCFY2.24%
OCF(TTM)6.65
OCFY2.6%
SpS26.73
BVpS18.28
TBVpS7.52
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)2.62
Graham Number49.05
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
WACC8.46%
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 4 / 10 to WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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 43.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 14.


How financially healthy is WESTERN DIGITAL CORP?

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