Quantum Corporation (QMCO)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
QMCO
Quantum Corporation
$10.02
-3.65%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $400.05M
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$582.59
+0.78%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $199.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Western Digital Corporation generates 4112% more annual revenue ($11.78B vs $279.58M). WDC leads profitability with a 55.3% profit margin vs -36.1%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.49. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
QMCO
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
WDC
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 27.3% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 27.9x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : QMCO
The strongest argument for QMCO centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 27.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.77 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on PEG Ratio, 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 : QMCO
The primary concerns for QMCO are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
QMCO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.96 — 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.
Monitor COMPUTER HARDWARE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (79/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 55.3% margins and 45.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Quantum Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Quantum Corporation offers products for storing and managing digital video and unstructured data in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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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