WDC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Western Digital for the last ten years is 37.28. The current PE ratio of 8.63 is 77% 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 |
WDC average PE ratio chart
Currently, WDC's PE ratio is below the 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. Western Digital's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 18.15.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 8.08 | $21.31B |
| WDC Western Digital Corp | 8.63 | $10.62B |
| STX Seagate Technology plc | 11.92 | $14.13B |
| SMCI Super Micro Computer Inc | 12.02 | $17.7B |
| NTAP NetApp Inc | 13.71 | $15.48B |
| TDC Teradata Corp | 16.72 | $1.87B |
| NTGR Netgear Inc | 46.44 | $576.51M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Western Digital's PE ratio?
As of Apr 4, 2025, WDC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 8.63.
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 77% lower than the 10-year historical average.
Why is Western Digital's PE ratio so low?
A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.
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 (Apr 4, 2025), Western Digital's stock price is $30.54. 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 8.63. PE RATIO(8.63) = STOCK PRICE($30.54) / TTM EPS($3.54)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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