Marvell Technology Group Ltd (MRVL)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
MRVL
Marvell Technology Group Ltd
$316.43
-0.36%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $264.11B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$575.50
+6.35%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $204.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Western Digital Corporation generates 35% more annual revenue ($11.78B vs $8.72B). WDC leads profitability with a 55.3% profit margin vs 29.0%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.53. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
MRVL
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
WDC
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 27.6% year-over-year
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 18.7x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 27.5x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MRVL
The strongest argument for MRVL centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.0% and operating margin at 14.5%. Revenue growth of 27.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : MRVL
The primary concerns for MRVL are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 104.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MRVL carries more volatility with a beta of 2.25 — 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.
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Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (80/100 vs 55/100), 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.
Marvell Technology Group Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Marvell Technology, Inc. designs, develops, and sells analog, mixed-signal, digital signal processing, and integrated and independent integrated circuits. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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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