Western Digital Corporation (WDC)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$293.10
-7.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $100.21B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$77.60
+1.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $243.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 646% more annual revenue ($80.04B vs $10.73B). WDC leads profitability with a 35.6% profit margin vs 26.7%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.69. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
WDC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
WFC
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-311.2%
Fair Value
$66.57
Current Price
$293.10
$226.53 premium
Margin of Safety
+55.4%
Fair Value
$173.78
Current Price
$77.60
$96.18 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 29.9%
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 14.0x book value
Revenue declined 41.0%
Earnings declined 95.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 29.9%.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WDC profiles as a declining stock while WFC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.85 — expect wider price swings.
WFC is growing revenue faster at 5.0% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (72/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 26.7% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Wells Fargo & Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, operational headquarters in Manhattan, and managerial offices throughout the United States and overseas.
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