AstroNova Inc (ALOT)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
ALOT
AstroNova Inc
$8.35
-2.68%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $66.45M
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$296.14
-1.63%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $102.93B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Western Digital Corporation generates 6981% more annual revenue ($10.73B vs $151.59M). WDC leads profitability with a 35.6% profit margin vs -11.2%. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
ALOT
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
WDC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ALOT.
Margin of Safety
-280.8%
Fair Value
$71.88
Current Price
$296.14
$224.26 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 3.3%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -20.3% — below average capital efficiency
Moderate valuation
Trading at 14.2x book value
Revenue declined 41.0%
Earnings declined 95.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALOT
The strongest argument for ALOT centers on Price/Book.
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 0.69 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ALOT
The primary concerns for ALOT are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALOT profiles as a turnaround 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.
ALOT is growing revenue faster at -10.9% — sustainability is the question.
WDC generates stronger free cash flow (653M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (55/100 vs 34/100), backed by strong 35.6% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
AstroNova Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
AstroNova, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes specialty printers and data acquisition and analysis systems in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, Central and South America, and internationally.
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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