WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (WDC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:WDC • US9581021055

261.3 USD
+10.69 (+4.27%)
At close: Mar 4, 2026
264.991 USD
+3.69 (+1.41%)
After Hours: 3/4/2026, 8:01:16 PM
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This WDC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WDC. WDC was compared to 36 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. WDC scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WDC is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. WDC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WDC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • WDC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In multiple years WDC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • In multiple years WDC reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
WDC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWDC 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

  • WDC has a better Return On Assets (23.89%) than 97.22% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 50.82%, WDC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WDC has a better Return On Invested Capital (22.70%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 23.89%
ROE 50.82%
ROIC 22.7%
ROA(3y)0.89%
ROA(5y)2.34%
ROE(3y)3.69%
ROE(5y)6.28%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
WDC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWDC 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

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 34.75%, WDC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WDC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WDC has a better Operating Margin (27.93%) than 97.22% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WDC has grown nicely.
  • WDC has a better Gross Margin (42.72%) than 80.56% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WDC 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%
WDC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWDC 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. WDC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WDC is creating value.
  • WDC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WDC has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for WDC is higher compared to a year ago.
WDC Yearly Shares OutstandingWDC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
WDC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWDC 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 WDC is 2.02, which is a good value as it means it would take WDC, 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, WDC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that WDC is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • WDC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.33. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WDC outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 2.02
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.69
WACC8.45%
WDC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWDC 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 WDC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WDC has a Current ratio of 1.45. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WDC outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • WDC has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that WDC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • WDC has a Quick ratio (1.19) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.45
Quick Ratio 1.19
WDC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWDC 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. WDC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WDC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.31%, which is quite impressive.
  • WDC 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!
  • WDC 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, WDC 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 Year32.29%
Revenue Next 2Y29.27%
Revenue Next 3Y25.24%
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.
WDC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWDC 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
WDC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWDC 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. WDC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 37.71, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WDC.
  • WDC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.03, WDC is valued a bit more expensive.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.55 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WDC.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WDC is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WDC to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.11), we can say WDC is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.71
Fwd PE 20.55
WDC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWDC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WDC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WDC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.42
EV/EBITDA 24.75
WDC Per share dataWDC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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 WDC may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as WDC's earnings are expected to grow with 36.37% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)2.26
EPS Next 2Y39.12%
EPS Next 3Y36.37%

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5. WDC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.18%, WDC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.65, WDC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WDC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.18%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WDC decreases each year by -42.40%.
  • WDC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-42.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
WDC Yearly Dividends per shareWDC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 3.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WDC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP3.51%
EPS Next 2Y39.12%
EPS Next 3Y36.37%
WDC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWDC 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
WDC Dividend Payout.WDC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WDC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WDC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WESTERN DIGITAL CORP

NASDAQ:WDC (3/4/2026, 8:01:16 PM)

After market: 264.991 +3.69 (+1.41%)

261.3

+10.69 (+4.27%)

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 Change-1.33%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change-2.46%
Market Cap88.59B
Revenue(TTM)10.73B
Net Income(TTM)3.73B
Analysts80
Price Target322.33 (23.36%)
Short Float %9.37%
Short Ratio3.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.18%
Yearly Dividend0.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)-42.4%
DP3.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-05
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)68.76%
PT rev (3m)79.46%
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)4.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.71
Fwd PE 20.55
P/S 8.25
P/FCF 38.42
P/OCF 33.17
P/B 12.07
P/tB 29.33
EV/EBITDA 24.75
EPS(TTM)6.93
EY2.65%
EPS(NY)12.72
Fwd EY4.87%
FCF(TTM)6.8
FCFY2.6%
OCF(TTM)7.88
OCFY3.01%
SpS31.66
BVpS21.65
TBVpS8.91
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)2.26
Graham Number58.1
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 23.89%
ROE 50.82%
ROCE 28.73%
ROIC 22.7%
ROICexc 37.05%
ROICexgc 114.25%
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/WACC2.69
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 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 / WDC FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WDC.


What is the valuation status of WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (WDC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (WDC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for WESTERN DIGITAL CORP?

WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (WDC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for WDC stock?

The financial health rating of WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (WDC) is 4 / 10.


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

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