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

BIT:1WDC • US9581021055

232.8 EUR
-5.85 (-2.45%)
Last: Mar 2, 2026, 07:00 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

5

1WDC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 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 overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. 1WDC.MI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year 1WDC was profitable.
  • 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

  • 1WDC's Return On Assets of 23.89% is amongst the best of the industry. 1WDC outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • 1WDC has a Return On Equity of 50.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1WDC outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • 1WDC has a Return On Invested Capital of 21.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1WDC outperforms 90.00% 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 96.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1WDC has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of 1WDC (27.93%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1WDC has grown nicely.
  • 1WDC's Gross Margin of 42.72% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1WDC outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • 1WDC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, 1WDC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

  • 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.
  • 1WDC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.02) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
  • 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 70.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 2.02
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.58
WACC8.34%
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 has a Current ratio of 1.45. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1WDC outperforms 60.00% 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's Quick ratio of 1.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1WDC outperforms 70.00% 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

  • 1WDC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.31%, which is quite impressive.
  • 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%.
  • 1WDC 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.90% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • 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

  • 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 39.66, the valuation of 1WDC can be described as expensive.
  • 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 rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.61 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 1WDC.
  • 1WDC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • 1WDC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.95.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.66
Fwd PE 21.61
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

  • 1WDC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • 1WDC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 40.41
EV/EBITDA 29.92
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 36.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)2.38
EPS Next 2Y39.12%
EPS Next 3Y36.37%

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5. 1WDC.MI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • 1WDC has a yearly dividend return of 0.18%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.96, 1WDC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.18, 1WDC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
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 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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1WDC.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WESTERN DIGITAL CORP

BIT:1WDC (3/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

232.8

-5.85 (-2.45%)

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 Cap78.93B
Revenue(TTM)10.73B
Net Income(TTM)3.73B
Analysts80
Price Target276.27 (18.67%)
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)73.54%
PT rev (3m)81.17%
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 39.66
Fwd PE 21.61
P/S 8.68
P/FCF 40.41
P/OCF 34.88
P/B 12.69
P/tB 30.84
EV/EBITDA 29.92
EPS(TTM)5.87
EY2.52%
EPS(NY)10.77
Fwd EY4.63%
FCF(TTM)5.76
FCFY2.47%
OCF(TTM)6.67
OCFY2.87%
SpS26.82
BVpS18.34
TBVpS7.55
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)2.38
Graham Number49.22
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
WACC8.34%
ROIC/WACC2.58
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 / 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 3 / 10 to WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (1WDC.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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 39.66 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.