WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1WDC - US9581021055 - Common Stock
81.01 EUR
+2.88 (+3.69%)
Taking everything into account, 1WDC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 1WDC was compared to 27 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 not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1WDC was profitable.
1WDC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
1WDC's Return On Assets of 13.16% is amongst the best of the industry. 1WDC outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 33.25%, 1WDC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
1WDC has a Return On Invested Capital of 24.52%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1WDC outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.16% | ||
| ROE | 33.25% | ||
| ROIC | 24.52% |
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 13.87%, 1WDC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
1WDC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 21.13%, 1WDC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
1WDC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.00%, 1WDC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
1WDC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.87% | ||
| GM | 38% |
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
1WDC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
1WDC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for 1WDC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1WDC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.08 indicates that 1WDC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of 1WDC (4.08) is better than 74.07% of its industry peers.
1WDC has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.68. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as 1WDC would need 3.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.68, 1WDC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.26% of the companies in the same industry.
1WDC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
1WDC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.45) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.08 |
ROIC/WACC3.09
WACC7.94%
2.3 Liquidity
1WDC has a Current Ratio of 1.08. 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 (1.08) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that 1WDC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of 1WDC (0.84) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1828.95% over the past year.
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.
1WDC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -15.70%.
The Revenue for 1WDC have been decreasing by -10.67% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)1828.95%
EPS 3Y-7.2%
EPS 5Y16.66%
EPS Q2Q%15.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-20.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.67%
Sales Q2Q%-30.79%
3.2 Future
1WDC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.07% yearly.
1WDC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.03%
EPS Next 2Y3.9%
EPS Next 3Y5.08%
EPS Next 5Y10.07%
Revenue Next Year17.43%
Revenue Next 2Y11.12%
Revenue Next 3Y7.79%
Revenue Next 5Y7.74%
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.60, the valuation of 1WDC can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1WDC is valued cheaper than 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
1WDC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.59, the valuation of 1WDC can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1WDC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1WDC to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say 1WDC is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
1WDC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1WDC is cheaper than 66.67% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.01 |
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.
PEG (NY)530.59
PEG (5Y)0.88
EPS Next 2Y3.9%
EPS Next 3Y5.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1WDC has a yearly dividend return of 0.44%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.10, 1WDC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, 1WDC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.44% |
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 2.39% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP2.39%
EPS Next 2Y3.9%
EPS Next 3Y5.08%
BIT:1WDC (9/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
81.01
+2.88 (+3.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.10B
Analysts80
Price Target79.03 (-2.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.44% |
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)-42.4%
DP2.39%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.3%
Min EPS beat(2)10.76%
Max EPS beat(2)19.85%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.74%
Max EPS beat(4)19.85%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)37.78%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.7%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)3.31%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.41%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.41%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.44%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.41%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.86%
PT rev (1m)8.72%
PT rev (3m)2.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)19.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)18.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)7.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.59 | ||
| P/S | 2.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.67 | ||
| P/B | 6 | ||
| P/tB | 28.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.01 |
EPS(TTM)5.55
EY6.85%
EPS(NY)5.55
Fwd EY6.85%
FCF(TTM)3.11
FCFY3.84%
OCF(TTM)4.12
OCFY5.08%
SpS32.34
BVpS13.49
TBVpS2.8
PEG (NY)530.59
PEG (5Y)0.88
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.16% | ||
| ROE | 33.25% | ||
| ROCE | 32.69% | ||
| ROIC | 24.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 32.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 101.23% | ||
| OM | 21.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.87% | ||
| GM | 38% | ||
| FCFM | 9.63% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y48.5%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.95
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.1% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 51.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 69.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.08 |
F-Score7
WACC7.94%
ROIC/WACC3.09
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)1828.95%
EPS 3Y-7.2%
EPS 5Y16.66%
EPS Q2Q%15.28%
EPS Next Y0.03%
EPS Next 2Y3.9%
EPS Next 3Y5.08%
EPS Next 5Y10.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-20.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.67%
Sales Q2Q%-30.79%
Revenue Next Year17.43%
Revenue Next 2Y11.12%
Revenue Next 3Y7.79%
Revenue Next 5Y7.74%
EBIT growth 1Y952.89%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.92%
EBIT growth 5Y37.4%
EBIT Next Year53.54%
EBIT Next 3Y17.97%
EBIT Next 5Y12.7%
FCF growth 1Y263.76%
FCF growth 3Y19.05%
FCF growth 5Y48.52%
OCF growth 1Y675.17%
OCF growth 3Y-3.47%
OCF growth 5Y15.46%