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Western Digital Corporation (WDC)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN

US9581021055

CUSIP

958102105

IPO Date

Jan 2, 1987

Highlights

Market Cap

$14.18B

EPS (TTM)

$3.46

PE Ratio

11.79

PEG Ratio

490.33

Total Revenue (TTM)

$12.14B

Gross Profit (TTM)

$4.42B

EBITDA (TTM)

$2.16B

Year Range

$28.83 - $61.64

Target Price

$61.07

Short %

9.89%

Short Ratio

3.14

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Western Digital Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


500.00%1,000.00%1,500.00%2,000.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
636.29%
2,141.92%
WDC (Western Digital Corporation)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Returns By Period

Western Digital Corporation had a return of -9.52% year-to-date (YTD) and -24.39% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Western Digital Corporation had an annualized return of -4.01%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.27%, indicating that Western Digital Corporation did not perform as well as the benchmark.


WDC

YTD

-9.52%

1M

0.39%

6M

-22.32%

1Y

-24.39%

5Y*

3.85%

10Y*

-4.01%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

-6.06%

1M

-1.00%

6M

-4.87%

1Y

8.34%

5Y*

14.11%

10Y*

10.27%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of WDC, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20259.22%-0.61%-17.37%0.87%-9.52%
20249.32%3.88%14.75%3.80%6.30%0.64%-11.51%-2.18%4.12%-4.36%11.76%-18.30%13.86%
202339.30%-12.45%-2.10%-8.57%12.46%-2.07%12.21%5.73%1.40%-12.01%20.32%8.40%65.99%
2022-20.66%-1.55%-2.53%6.89%14.36%-26.13%9.52%-13.93%-22.98%5.59%6.92%-14.15%-51.62%
20211.88%21.44%-2.60%5.81%6.51%-5.40%-8.77%-2.66%-10.70%-7.35%10.61%12.74%17.73%
20204.02%-15.18%-25.09%12.64%-3.71%-0.50%-2.38%-10.86%-4.87%3.23%18.95%23.42%-10.51%
201921.69%11.80%-3.39%6.37%-27.19%29.22%13.33%6.27%4.14%-12.63%-2.56%26.11%77.14%
201811.88%-2.18%6.59%-14.61%5.99%-6.70%-9.38%-9.85%-6.38%-26.43%5.39%-17.43%-51.77%
201717.34%-3.57%8.02%7.92%1.11%-0.91%-3.93%3.70%-1.38%3.32%-11.66%1.68%20.50%
2016-20.10%-9.27%9.66%-13.48%13.87%2.71%0.53%-1.77%26.71%-0.05%8.93%7.75%18.08%
2015-11.71%10.03%-14.47%7.39%-0.39%-18.96%9.74%-4.76%-2.37%-15.89%-6.60%-2.98%-43.97%
20142.71%0.95%6.02%-4.07%-0.26%5.68%8.22%3.12%-5.52%1.50%4.98%7.70%34.49%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current rank of WDC is 26, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of WDC is 2626
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of WDC is 2626
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of WDC is 2727
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of WDC is 2727
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of WDC is 2727
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of WDC is 2323
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Western Digital Corporation (WDC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


The chart of Sharpe ratio for WDC, currently valued at -0.48, compared to the broader market-2.00-1.000.001.002.003.00
WDC: -0.48
^GSPC: 0.46
The chart of Sortino ratio for WDC, currently valued at -0.40, compared to the broader market-6.00-4.00-2.000.002.004.00
WDC: -0.40
^GSPC: 0.77
The chart of Omega ratio for WDC, currently valued at 0.95, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.00
WDC: 0.95
^GSPC: 1.11
The chart of Calmar ratio for WDC, currently valued at -0.39, compared to the broader market0.001.002.003.004.005.00
WDC: -0.39
^GSPC: 0.47
The chart of Martin ratio for WDC, currently valued at -1.13, compared to the broader market-5.000.005.0010.0015.0020.00
WDC: -1.13
^GSPC: 1.94

The current Western Digital Corporation Sharpe ratio is -0.48. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of Western Digital Corporation with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio-1.000.001.002.003.00NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
-0.48
0.46
WDC (Western Digital Corporation)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividends

Dividend History

Western Digital Corporation provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.0020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividend$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.76$1.13$1.51$1.51$1.51$1.91$1.13

Dividend yield

0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%1.81%2.36%5.41%2.51%2.94%4.21%1.36%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Western Digital Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2020$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.76
2019$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$1.13
2018$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$1.51
2017$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$1.51
2016$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$1.51
2015$0.40$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$1.91
2014$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.30$1.13

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


-60.00%-50.00%-40.00%-30.00%-20.00%-10.00%0.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
-44.36%
-10.07%
WDC (Western Digital Corporation)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Western Digital Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Western Digital Corporation was 96.20%, occurring on Sep 27, 2001. Recovery took 2902 trading sessions.

The current Western Digital Corporation drawdown is 44.36%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-96.2%Aug 21, 19971031Sep 27, 20012902Apr 10, 20133933
-93.75%May 13, 19871161Dec 12, 19911173Aug 2, 19962334
-70.41%Mar 19, 2018504Mar 18, 2020
-67.48%Dec 23, 2014350May 13, 2016459Mar 12, 2018809
-31.22%Feb 20, 199766May 23, 199735Jul 15, 1997101

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current Western Digital Corporation volatility is 29.86%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%25.00%30.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
29.86%
14.23%
WDC (Western Digital Corporation)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Western Digital Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Western Digital Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Computer Hardware industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio
20.040.060.080.0100.0
WDC: 11.8
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for WDC, comparing it with other companies in the Computer Hardware industry. Currently, WDC has a P/E ratio of 11.8. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
2.04.06.08.010.0
WDC: 490.3
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for WDC compared to other companies in the Computer Hardware industry. WDC currently has a PEG ratio of 490.3. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
2.04.06.08.010.0
WDC: 0.9
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for WDC relative to other companies in the Computer Hardware industry. Currently, WDC has a P/S ratio of 0.9. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
2.04.06.08.010.0
WDC: 1.2
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for WDC in comparison with other companies in the Computer Hardware industry. Currently, WDC has a P/B value of 1.2. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

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Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items