Western DigitalTSX:WDC -15.69%48 Buyback Yield % is 1.03 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 3.10. GuruFocus rates TSX:WDC with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of C$5.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Hardware companies, Western Digital ranks better than 76.99% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Western Digital's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSX:WDC vs STX, ANET, DELL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Western Digital's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Western Digital Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Western Digital's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Digital's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Western Digital (TSX:WDC) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.03 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 3.10. Over the past decade, Western Digital's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.59 to 6.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #168 out of 730 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Western Digital's Buyback Yield % too high?
Western Digital's current Buyback Yield % of 1.03 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 6.93. Based on the distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #168 out of 730 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Western Digital has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Digital's Buyback Yield % compare to STX and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #168 out of 730 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Western Digital in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Western Digital's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.59 to 6.93 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors. Western Digital's current Buyback Yield % is 1.03, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Digital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Digital (TSX:WDC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$5.31, compared to a current price of C$32.94 — trading 520.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.03, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.10. Western Digital's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Digital (TSX:WDC), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.03 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Western Digital (TSX:WDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Digital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$32.94 is trading 520.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$5.31.
GuruFocus considers Western Digital to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:WDC:
Buyback Yield %: 1.03 (67% below median its 10-year median of 3.10)
GF Value™: C$5.31 vs. price of C$32.94 (520.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:WDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Digital is a leading vertically integrated supplier of hard disk drives. The HDD market is a practical duopoly, with Western Digital and Seagate being the two largest players. Western Digital designs and manufactures its HDDs, with much of the manufacturing and workforce located in Asia. The primary consumers of HDDs are data centers.
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