Western Digital Corp. (WDC) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Western Digital is a leading vertically integrated supplier of hard disk drives. The HDD market is a practical duopoly, with Western Digital and Seagate being the two largest players. Western Digit...
Western Digital Corp. (WDC) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 18.38 (historical range: 5.58–68.99, median: 15.83), placing it at the 57th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 10.16 (range: 0.53–24.59, 85th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 33.66 (range: 5.94–80.55, 79th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), Western Digital Corp.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 131% over the observed period (from an average of 11.6 to 26.8).
Western Digital Corp. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 18.38 | 15.83 | 57th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 10.16 | 1.47 | 85th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 33.66 | 14.14 | 79th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 2.43% | 3.05% | 40th | above its historical average |
Western Digital Corp. (WDC) Valuation & P/E History
Western Digital Corp. (WDC) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Computer Storage Devices industry currently trading at $327.10 with a market capitalization of $122.4 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for WDC based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 18.38 is above the historical median of 15.83, placing WDC at the 57th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 10.16 compares to a median of 1.47.
WDC Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Western Digital Corp.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether WDC is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests WDC is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Western Digital Corp..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is WDC Overvalued or Undervalued?
Western Digital Corp. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 74 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive WDC is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full WDC analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.WDC trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.