WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

BIT:1WDC • US9581021055

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238.55 EUR
+5.75 (+2.47%)
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This 1WDC.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. 1WDC.MI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • 1WDC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 1WDC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: 1WDC reported negative net income in multiple 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

  • The Return On Assets of 1WDC (23.89%) is better than 90.63% of its industry peers.
  • 1WDC has a better Return On Equity (50.82%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • 1WDC's Return On Invested Capital of 21.55% is amongst the best of the industry. 1WDC outperforms 93.75% 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

  • The Profit Margin of 1WDC (34.75%) is better than 96.88% 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 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1WDC has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 42.72%, 1WDC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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. 1WDC.MI Health Analysis

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.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, 1WDC has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for 1WDC is higher compared to a year ago.
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 an Altman-Z score of 8.57. This indicates that 1WDC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 8.57, 1WDC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (2.02) than 78.13% 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.
  • 1WDC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.33. This is in the better half of the industry: 1WDC outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 2.02
Altman-Z 8.57
ROIC/WACC2.5
WACC8.61%
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.
  • 1WDC's Current ratio of 1.45 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1WDC outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that 1WDC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.19, 1WDC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
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. 1WDC.MI Growth Analysis

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.
  • 1WDC shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 28.14%.
  • 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)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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, 1WDC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y37.27%
EPS Next 2Y45.09%
EPS Next 3Y40.88%
EPS Next 5Y24.9%
Revenue Next Year32.29%
Revenue Next 2Y29.27%
Revenue Next 3Y25.24%
Revenue Next 5Y16.23%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • 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. 1WDC.MI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • 1WDC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.50.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1WDC is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • 1WDC is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.79, 1WDC is valued on the expensive side.
  • 1WDC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1WDC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.83), we can say 1WDC is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.5
Fwd PE 19.79
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1WDC is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • 1WDC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 40.25
EV/EBITDA 27.08
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.
  • 1WDC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • 1WDC's earnings are expected to grow with 40.88% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)2.37
EPS Next 2Y45.09%
EPS Next 3Y40.88%

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5. 1WDC.MI Dividend Analysis

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 1.06.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, 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 2Y45.09%
EPS Next 3Y40.88%
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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1WDC.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WESTERN DIGITAL CORP

BIT:1WDC (3/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

238.55

+5.75 (+2.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners103.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap80.88B
Revenue(TTM)10.73B
Net Income(TTM)3.73B
Analysts80
Price Target276.27 (15.81%)
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)17.45%
PT rev (3m)81.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)24%
EPS NY rev (1m)3%
EPS NY rev (3m)23.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.5
Fwd PE 19.79
P/S 8.65
P/FCF 40.25
P/OCF 34.75
P/B 12.65
P/tB 30.72
EV/EBITDA 27.08
EPS(TTM)6.04
EY2.53%
EPS(NY)12.05
Fwd EY5.05%
FCF(TTM)5.93
FCFY2.48%
OCF(TTM)6.86
OCFY2.88%
SpS27.59
BVpS18.86
TBVpS7.76
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)2.37
Graham Number50.63
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 10.2
Cash Conversion 79.16%
Profit Quality 61.82%
Current Ratio 1.45
Quick Ratio 1.19
Altman-Z 8.57
F-Score7
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC2.5
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 Y37.27%
EPS Next 2Y45.09%
EPS Next 3Y40.88%
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 Year32.29%
Revenue Next 2Y29.27%
Revenue Next 3Y25.24%
Revenue Next 5Y16.23%
EBIT growth 1Y142.56%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.92%
EBIT growth 5Y37.4%
EBIT Next Year107.17%
EBIT Next 3Y56.59%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 39.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.65.


How financially healthy is WESTERN DIGITAL CORP?

The financial health rating of WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI) is 6 / 10.