WDC Western Digital PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Western Digital stock as of Mar 18, 2025 is 12.53. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $3.54 and the stock price of $44.34 per share.

WDC PE ratio history

How has WDC's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Western Digital for the last ten years is 36.3. The current PE ratio of 12.53 is 65% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, WDC's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2018 quarter at 131.81, when the stock price was $92.27 and the EPS was $0.7. The lowest value was in the Apr 2022 quarter, when it reached 8.2 with a price of $48.39 and an EPS of $5.9.

Today
12.7
Average
36.3
Median
17.29
Minimum
8.2
Maximum
131.81

Western Digital PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 258.89% in 2016

Maximum annual decrease: -66.48% in 2022

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 N/A N/A $75.77 -$2.61
2023 N/A N/A $37.93 -$5.37
2022 8.75 -66.48% $43.42 $4.96
2021 26.1 N/A $70.21 $2.69
2020 N/A N/A $42.44 -$0.84
2019 N/A N/A $47.55 -$2.58
2018 34.1 -46.88% $77.41 $2.27
2017 64.2 39.53% $88.6 $1.38
2016 46.01 258.89% $46.47 $1.01
2015 12.82 -5.04% $80.87 $6.31
2014 13.5 -11.53% $92.9 $6.88
2013 15.26 234.65% $62.09 $4.07
2012 4.56 -60.93% $30.48 $6.69
2011 11.67 134.34% $36.64 $3.14
2010 4.98 -58.98% $30.2 $6.06

Western Digital PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 17.15 -77.03% $60.7 $3.54
Sep 2024 74.65 N/A $69.42 $0.93
Jun 2024 N/A N/A $75.77 -$2.61
Mar 2024 N/A N/A $68.24 -$5.03
Dec 2023 N/A N/A $52.37 -$7.2
Sep 2023 N/A N/A $45.63 -$7.69
Jun 2023 N/A N/A $37.93 -$5.37
Mar 2023 N/A N/A $37.67 -$2.03
Dec 2022 N/A N/A $31.55 -$0.13
Sep 2022 10.5 20% $32.55 $3.1
Jul 2022 8.75 6.71% $43.42 $4.96
Apr 2022 8.2 -18.73% $48.39 $5.9
Dec 2021 10.09 -14.27% $65.21 $6.46
Oct 2021 11.77 -54.9% $57.09 $4.85
Jul 2021 26.1 -58.31% $70.21 $2.69

WDC average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of WDC for the past years

Currently, WDC's PE ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
23.85
5-year avg
32.87
10-year avg
36.3
15-year avg
24.54

WDC PE vs peers

What is WDC's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peers SMCI and NTAP, WDC's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than HPQ's. Western Digital's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 22.2.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
HPQ Hp Inc 10.26 $27.09B
WDC Western Digital Corp 12.7 $15.64B
STX Seagate Technology plc 15.85 $18.79B
SMCI Super Micro Computer Inc 16.31 $24.01B
NTAP NetApp Inc 16.92 $19.1B
TDC Teradata Corp 19.73 $2.2B
NTGR Netgear Inc 57.02 $707.87M

Frequently asked questions

What is Western Digital's PE ratio?

As of Mar 18, 2025, WDC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 12.53.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Western Digital (WDC)?

The average PE ratio for WDC stock over the past 3 years is 23.85.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Western Digital (WDC)?

The average PE ratio for WDC stock over the past 5 years is 32.87.

What is the highest PE ratio for WDC?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 131.81 in the Mar 2018 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for WDC compare to its historical average?

The current price to earnings ratio of WDC is 65% lower than the 10-year historical average.

How is WDC's PE ratio calculated (Western Digital PE ratio formula)?

The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Mar 18, 2025), Western Digital's stock price is $44.34. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $3.54. Therefore, Western Digital's P/E ratio for today is 12.53. PE RATIO(12.53) = STOCK PRICE($44.34) / TTM EPS($3.54)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.