WDC Western Digital PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Western Digital stock as of Feb 21, 2025 is 19.41. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $3.54 and the stock price of $68.71 per share.
WDC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Western Digital for the last ten years is 36.3. The current PE ratio of 19.41 is 47% 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.
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
Currently, WDC's PE ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
WDC PE vs peers
Compared to its peers SMCI and NTAP, WDC's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than HPQ's and STX's. Western Digital's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 28.34.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 12.24 | $32.48B |
| STX Seagate Technology plc | 18.01 | $21.35B |
| WDC Western Digital Corp | 19.41 | $23.9B |
| NTAP NetApp Inc | 22.23 | $25.31B |
| TDC Teradata Corp | 27.44 | $2.23B |
| SMCI Super Micro Computer Inc | 29.2 | $32.83B |
| NTGR Netgear Inc | 60.93 | $756.37M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Western Digital's PE ratio?
As of Feb 21, 2025, WDC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 19.41.
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 47% 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 (Feb 21, 2025), Western Digital's stock price is $68.71. 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 19.41. PE RATIO(19.41) = STOCK PRICE($68.71) / TTM EPS($3.54)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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