WDC Western Digital PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current PE ratio for Western Digital stock as of Nov 5, 2025 is 22.05. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $7.26 and the stock price of $160.1 per share. The P/E ratio has increased by 58% from the past four quarters average of 14.0.
WDC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Western Digital for the last ten years is 36.23. The current PE ratio of 22.05 is 39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.92 | N/A | $63.29 | $5.31 |
| 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 |
Western Digital PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 18.09 | 51.76% | $131.31 | $7.26 |
| Jun 2025 | 11.92 | 36.38% | $63.29 | $5.31 |
| Mar 2025 | 8.74 | -49.04% | $40.62 | $4.65 |
| 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 |
WDC Price vs fair value
WDC average PE ratio chart
Currently, WDC's PE ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Western Digital's P/E of 22.05 is above the industry average but below the Technology sector and its peers average. Compared to its Technology sector average of 32.57, Western Digital's P/E is 32% lower.
WDC PE vs peers
Compared to its peers STX and SMCI, WDC's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than HPQ's and NTAP's. Western Digital's current PE ratio of 22.05 is comparable to the average of its peer group, which is 22.36.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPQ Hp Inc | 9.47 | $24.51B |
| NTAP NetApp Inc | 19.78 | $22.82B |
| WDC Western Digital Corp | 22.63 | $56.16B |
| SMCI Super Micro Computer Inc | 23.27 | $24.48B |
| TDC Teradata Corp | 24.41 | $2.63B |
| STX Seagate Technology plc | 34.94 | $60B |
| NTGR Netgear Inc | N/A | $833.9M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Western Digital's PE ratio?
As of Nov 5, 2025, WDC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 22.05.
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 26.11.
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 28.27.
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 39% 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 (Nov 5, 2025), Western Digital's stock price is $160.1. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Oct 2025 is $7.26. Therefore, Western Digital's P/E ratio for today is 22.05. PE RATIO(22.05) = STOCK PRICE($160.1) / TTM EPS($7.26)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.