Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$310.76
-0.75%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.45B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$275.34
+0.73%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $94.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Western Digital Corporation generates 497% more annual revenue ($10.73B vs $1.80B). WDC leads profitability with a 35.6% profit margin vs 8.3%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.65. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
AEIS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
WDC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-847.4%
Fair Value
$32.59
Current Price
$310.76
$278.17 premium
Margin of Safety
-280.8%
Fair Value
$71.88
Current Price
$275.34
$203.46 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
17.8% revenue growth
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.6x book value
1.0% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Moderate valuation
Trading at 13.2x book value
Revenue declined 41.0%
Earnings declined 95.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEIS
The strongest argument for AEIS centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.6% and operating margin at 15.4%. PEG of 0.65 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AEIS
The primary concerns for AEIS are Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 91.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEIS profiles as a growth stock while WDC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.85 — expect wider price swings.
AEIS is growing revenue faster at 17.8% — sustainability is the question.
WDC generates stronger free cash flow (653M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (55/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 35.6% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells and supports precision energy conversion, measurement and control solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Western Digital Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Western Digital Corporation (WDC, commonly known as Western Digital or WD) is an American computer hard disk drive manufacturer and data storage company, headquartered in San Jose, California. It designs, manufactures and sells data technology products, including storage devices, data center systems and cloud storage services.
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