WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

BIT:1WDC • US9581021055

229.4 EUR
+6.1 (+2.73%)
Last: Feb 11, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

1WDC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 34 industry peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. While 1WDC has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1WDC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • 1WDC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
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 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1WDC has a better Return On Equity (50.82%) than 85.29% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 21.55%, 1WDC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
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 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • 1WDC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • 1WDC has a better Operating Margin (27.93%) than 94.12% of its industry peers.
  • 1WDC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • 1WDC has a Gross Margin of 42.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1WDC outperforms 64.71% 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

  • 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

  • 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 2.02. This is in the better half of the industry: 1WDC outperforms 79.41% 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.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of 1WDC (0.33) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 2.02
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.56
WACC8.43%
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.
  • 1WDC has a Current ratio (1.45) which is in line with 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.19, 1WDC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.71% 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. Growth

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.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.20% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, 1WDC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.63% on average per year.
EPS Next Y33.27%
EPS Next 2Y39.12%
EPS Next 3Y36.37%
EPS Next 5Y13.2%
Revenue Next Year30.92%
Revenue Next 2Y26.82%
Revenue Next 3Y23.18%
Revenue Next 5Y12.63%

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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.
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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.28, 1WDC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 1WDC.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1WDC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.97), we can say 1WDC is valued slightly more expensively.
  • 1WDC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.42.
  • 1WDC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • 1WDC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.28
Fwd PE 21.42
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 40.39
EV/EBITDA 27.17
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.
  • 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 36.37% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)2.36
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 comparable with the industry average which is at 0.96.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.79, 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 (2/11/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

229.4

+6.1 (+2.73%)

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 Cap78.43B
Revenue(TTM)10.73B
Net Income(TTM)3.73B
Analysts80
Price Target235.22 (2.54%)
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)163.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)20.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)42.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)12.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)29.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)15.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)10.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.28
Fwd PE 21.42
P/S 8.68
P/FCF 40.39
P/OCF 34.87
P/B 12.69
P/tB 30.83
EV/EBITDA 27.17
EPS(TTM)5.84
EY2.55%
EPS(NY)10.71
Fwd EY4.67%
FCF(TTM)5.68
FCFY2.48%
OCF(TTM)6.58
OCFY2.87%
SpS26.44
BVpS18.08
TBVpS7.44
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)2.36
Graham Number48.74
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
WACC8.43%
ROIC/WACC2.56
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 5Y13.2%
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 5Y12.63%
EBIT growth 1Y142.56%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.92%
EBIT growth 5Y37.4%
EBIT Next Year84.38%
EBIT Next 3Y39.22%
EBIT Next 5Y24.43%
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 5 / 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 39.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.69.


How financially healthy is WESTERN DIGITAL CORP?

The financial health rating of WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI) is 4 / 10.