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

BIT:1WDC • US9581021055

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256.85 EUR
-3.75 (-1.44%)
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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

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

  • 1WDC has a Return On Assets of 23.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1WDC outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 50.82%, 1WDC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1WDC has a Return On Invested Capital of 21.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1WDC outperforms 93.10% 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 Profit Margin of 34.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1WDC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • 1WDC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 27.93%, 1WDC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1WDC has grown nicely.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 42.72%, 1WDC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.52% 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. 1WDC.MI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1WDC is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for 1WDC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for 1WDC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 9.11 indicates that 1WDC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • 1WDC's Altman-Z score of 9.11 is amongst the best of the industry. 1WDC outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.02, 1WDC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that 1WDC is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • 1WDC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.33. This is in the better half of the industry: 1WDC outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 2.02
Altman-Z 9.11
ROIC/WACC2.48
WACC8.7%
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 58.62% of its industry peers.
  • 1WDC has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. 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 Quick ratio of 1.19. This is in the better half of the industry: 1WDC outperforms 68.97% 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. 1WDC.MI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.31% 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.
  • Looking at the last year, 1WDC shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 28.14%.
  • The Revenue for 1WDC have been decreasing by -10.67% on average. This is quite bad
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.
  • 1WDC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.23% yearly.
EPS Next Y37.27%
EPS Next 2Y45.09%
EPS Next 3Y40.88%
EPS Next 5Y24.9%
Revenue Next Year32.59%
Revenue Next 2Y29.71%
Revenue Next 3Y25.3%
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.
  • 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. 1WDC.MI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 42.74, the valuation of 1WDC can be described as expensive.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 1WDC.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.21. 1WDC is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.40, 1WDC is valued on the expensive side.
  • 1WDC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1WDC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say 1WDC is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42.74
Fwd PE 21.4
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

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as 1WDC.
  • 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 43.52
EV/EBITDA 29.31
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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as 1WDC's earnings are expected to grow with 40.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)2.56
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.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.02, 1WDC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, 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 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 (4/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

256.85

-3.75 (-1.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners103.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap87.08B
Revenue(TTM)10.73B
Net Income(TTM)3.73B
Analysts82
Price Target276.27 (7.56%)
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)0%
PT rev (3m)84.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)22.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)3%
EPS NY rev (3m)16.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.96%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42.74
Fwd PE 21.4
P/S 9.35
P/FCF 43.52
P/OCF 37.57
P/B 13.67
P/tB 33.22
EV/EBITDA 29.31
EPS(TTM)6.01
EY2.34%
EPS(NY)12
Fwd EY4.67%
FCF(TTM)5.9
FCFY2.3%
OCF(TTM)6.84
OCFY2.66%
SpS27.47
BVpS18.78
TBVpS7.73
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)2.56
Graham Number50.4
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 9.11
F-Score7
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC2.48
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 Year32.59%
Revenue Next 2Y29.71%
Revenue Next 3Y25.3%
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.


Can you provide the profitability details for WESTERN DIGITAL CORP?

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 42.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 13.67.


How sustainable is the dividend of WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI) stock?

The dividend rating of WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 3.51%.