3D Systems Corporation (DDD)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
DDD
3D Systems Corporation
$2.91
-5.21%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $563.52M
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$575.50
+4.79%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $225.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Western Digital Corporation generates 2936% more annual revenue ($11.78B vs $387.90M). WDC leads profitability with a 55.3% profit margin vs 16.1%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.58. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
DDD
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
WDC
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 67 in profit
Keeps 55 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.0%
Revenue surging 45.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 482.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
1.1% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 27.5x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DDD
The strongest argument for DDD centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.1% and operating margin at -6.7%. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 55.3% and operating margin at 37.0%. Revenue growth of 45.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DDD
The primary concerns for DDD are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DDD profiles as a value stock while WDC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DDD carries more volatility with a beta of 2.69 — expect wider price swings.
WDC is growing revenue faster at 45.5% — sustainability is the question.
WDC generates stronger free cash flow (978M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (80/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 55.3% margins and 45.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
3D Systems Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
3D Systems Corporation provides 3D printing and digital manufacturing solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Visit Website →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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