Western Digital Corporation (WDC) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 69/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-02, Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $366.11 (-7.41% 1D, market cap $148.01B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, WDC ranks #104 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Technology sector (Electronic Components), WDC carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 21.7x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 58.3%. By comparison, STX (Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (Ireland)) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 21.7x, ROIC 58.3%, cap $160.21B) and SNDK (Sandisk Corporation) posts a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 21.7x, ROIC 58.3%, cap $193.29B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WDC leads on earnings multiple (21.7x) while WDC leads on capital efficiency (58.3% ROIC).
Per WDC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-02, CIK 0000106040), Western Digital Corporation generated $0 in revenue (-100.0% YoY), $0 in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $15.61B in total assets and $2.43B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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Altman Z-Score 15.75 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 9/9
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (50.7) create a -11 pt regime headwind
Even with a 69/100 (C+) score, WDC faces multiple-compression risk if 21.7x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 15.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($419.38) or 200D SMA ($420.72) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($384.23) toward Bear Floor ($299.70).
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) dropped -7.41% to $366.11, trading at 35% of its 52-week range ($132.43 – $799.87). Solid steady margins (58% return on capital), mixed timing at 22x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
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Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Western Digital Corporation (WDC) ranks #104 by composite RQD confidence (69/100, grade C+) and #37 by equity capitalization ($148.01B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, WDC leads on earnings valuation at 21.7x trailing P/E, while WDC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 58.3% ROIC and — gross margin. SNDK currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 76/100 (B+) compared with WDC at 69/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDC
ACTIVE
Western Digital Corporation | C+ | 69/100 | 21.7x | — | 58.3% | -7.41% | $148.01B | Benchmark Subject |
| STX Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (Ireland) | C+ | 66/100 | 21.7x | — | 58.3% | -7.98% | $160.21B | /stx-vs-wdc → |
| SNDK Sandisk Corporation | B+ | 76/100 | 21.7x | — | 58.3% | -13.47% | $193.29B | /sndk-vs-wdc → |
| KLAC KLA Corporation | C+ | 68/100 | 53.8x | 60.9% | 22.4% | -5.69% | $218.50B | /klac-vs-wdc → |
| TEL TE Connectivity plc | B | 74/100 | 35.0x | 35.2% | 15.2% | -4.37% | $64.49B | /tel-vs-wdc → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-02), Western Digital Corporation (WDC) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (-100.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $9.52B , and -100.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $0, operating cash flow of $0, and free cash flow of $0 (-100.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, WDC closed FY2025 with $15.61B in total assets against $2.43B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 15.75, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-01-02 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15.61B | $2.43B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-06-27 | $9.52B | $1.64B | $1.69B | $1.28B | $25.46B | $7.22B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-06-28 | $6.32B | -$765.0M | -$294.0M | -$578.3M | $81.41B | $19.05B |
As of 2026-11-02, Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $366.11 (-7.41% 1D, market cap $148.01B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, WDC ranks #104 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Technology sector (Electronic Components), WDC carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 21.7x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 58.3%. By comparison, STX (Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (Ireland)) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 21.7x, ROIC 58.3%, cap $160.21B) and SNDK (Sandisk Corporation) posts a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 21.7x, ROIC 58.3%, cap $193.29B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WDC leads on earnings multiple (21.7x) while WDC leads on capital efficiency (58.3% ROIC).
Per WDC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-02, CIK 0000106040), Western Digital Corporation generated $0 in revenue (-100.0% YoY), $0 in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $15.61B in total assets and $2.43B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
WDC last traded at $366.11 (-7.41% on volume of 8,979,554 shares), positioning the stock -12.70% below its 50-day simple moving average ($419.38) and -12.98% below its 200-day simple moving average ($420.72). Across its 52-week range of $132.43 to $799.87, WDC sits at the 35.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 50.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.0% ($329.50 to $402.72).
Why WDC Stock dropped -7.41% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (58% return on capital), mixed timing at 22x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, WDC scores 69 out of 100, a C+ grade, with the verdict "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout." The five pillars are:
Investor implications: the rating combines a strong balance sheet and insider signal with weaker macro-fit and institutional-flow scores. Upside drivers in the data are capital efficiency and the insider signal. Valuation tradeoffs are visible in the gap between trailing P/E (21.7) and forward P/E (18.2), which implies expected earnings growth in the source estimates, and in the stock's 52-week range of $132.43 to $799.87, which shows very wide price dispersion over the period. The rating itself is a Hold, not a buy signal.
Western Digital Corporation is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Technology sector and Electronic Components industry, per the profile. The source data does not itemize its product lines, customer base, or revenue mix, so specific descriptions of what it sells and to whom are not available in source data. The company's market capitalization is $148.0B per the profile.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.0M | N/A | $0.0M | $1975.0M | $2429.0M |
| FY 2024 | $9520.0M | $2334.0M | $1643.0M | N/A | $1279.0M | $2291.0M | $7216.0M |
| FY 2023 | $6317.0M | $-403.0M | $-765.0M | N/A | $-578.3M | N/A | $19049.0M |
Per the SEC financials, FY 2024 shows the company returning to positive operating and net income after a loss-making FY 2023, with operating margin of 21.1% and net margin of 16.4% per the market data. The FY 2025 row shows $0.0M for revenue, net income, and FCF, which the source data does not explain, so it should not be read as a true zero-revenue year. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the forensic pillar cites an Altman Z-Score of 15.75, a Piotroski F-Score of 9/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.34, and ROIC is 58.3%. Gross margin is listed as 0% in the market data, which the source does not explain and which is inconsistent with the other margin figures.
Five headlines are provided, all tagged to WDC:
Risk watch items are the cycle-top framing and the recent price declines. The only GREEN-tagged catalyst is the Q1 results and guidance beat. The source does not provide the content of these articles beyond headlines and generic summaries. Proprietary signals: none are listed in the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph.
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Upstream and downstream dependencies are therefore not available in source data. Sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks, are not available in source data beyond the sector and industry classification (Technology / Electronic Components). Investors should treat this section as unresolved.
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Welcome to the WDC (Western Digital Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 69/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Electronic Components. Bulls point to capital efficiency (58.3% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on WDC, but look at what you are paying: 21.7x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Western Digital Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on WDC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Electronic Components and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $395.41 (52-wk range $132.43 - $799.87), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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