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WDC Western Digital PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Western Digital stock as of Dec 20, 2024 is 64.77. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $0.93 and the stock price of $60.24 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 36.28. The current PE ratio of 64.77 is 79% above 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.

Average
36.28
Median
17
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 Change
2024 N/A N/A
2023 N/A N/A
2022 8.75 -66.48%
2021 26.1 N/A
2020 N/A N/A
2019 N/A N/A
2018 34.1 -46.88%
2017 64.2 39.53%
2016 46.01 258.89%
2015 12.82 -5.04%

WDC average PE ratio chart

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

Currently, WDC's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.

3-year avg
22.44
5-year avg
34.62
10-year avg
36.28
15-year avg
24.38

WDC PE vs peers

What is WDC's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peer stocks HPQ and NTAP, WDC's PE ratio stands higher. Western Digital's PE ratio is trading above the peer group average of 24.71.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
HPQ Hp Inc 11.64 $30.89B
SMCI Super Micro Computer Inc 16.45 $18.5B
NTAP NetApp Inc 21.15 $24.08B
STX Seagate Technology plc 22.22 $18.47B
TDC Teradata Corp 37.92 $3.08B
NTGR Netgear Inc 38.89 $805.55M
WDC Western Digital Corp 64.77 $20.83B

Frequently asked questions

What is Western Digital's PE ratio?

As of Dec 20, 2024, WDC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 64.77.

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 22.44.

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 34.62.

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 79% higher 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Western Digital's stock price is $60.24. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.93. Therefore, Western Digital's P/E ratio for today is 64.77. PE RATIO(64.77) = STOCK PRICE($60.24) / TTM EPS($0.93)

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