Western Digital (HAM:WDC) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €0.79 (As of Mar. 2026)

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HAM:WDC Western Digital Corp HAM:WDC
60 GF Score
Price €52.14
GF Value €8.25
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What is Western Digital Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Western Digital HAM:WDC 60 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.79 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:WDC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.25. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Western Digital's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.186. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €0.79 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Western Digital's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 0.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -17.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -12.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -2.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Western Digital was 154.40% per year. The lowest was -72.10% per year. And the median was 3.05% per year.

As of today (2026-07-14), Western Digital's current stock price is €52.1445. Western Digital's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.79. Western Digital's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 66.01.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Western Digital was 182.45. The lowest was 3.09. And the median was 6.75.


Western Digital  (HAM:WDC) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Western Digital's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=52.1445/0.79
=66.01

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Western Digital was 182.45. The lowest was 3.09. And the median was 6.75.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Western Digital Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Western Digital Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Digital's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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.

Western Digital Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Western Digital Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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Western Digital Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HAM:WDC vs STX, ANET, DELL: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Western Digital's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Western Digital's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Digital's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Western Digital Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Western Digital's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=2.186/330.2130*330.2130
=2.186

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Western Digital Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.683 241.018 0.936
201609 0.800 241.428 1.094
201612 2.947 241.432 4.031
201703 2.736 243.801 3.706
201706 2.423 244.955 3.266
201709 2.668 246.819 3.569
201712 2.643 246.524 3.540
201803 2.106 249.554 2.787
201806 1.689 251.989 2.213
201809 1.231 252.439 1.610
201812 0.746 251.233 0.981
201903 -0.055 254.202 -0.071
201906 0.045 256.143 0.058
201909 0.331 256.759 0.426
201912 0.293 256.974 0.377
202003 0.045 258.115 0.058
202006 -0.128 257.797 -0.164
202009 0.073 260.280 0.093
202012 0.498 260.474 0.631
202103 -0.344 264.877 -0.429
202106 1.777 271.696 2.160
202109 0.742 274.310 0.893
202112 1.011 278.802 1.197
202203 0.307 287.504 0.353
202206 0.045 296.311 0.050
202209 -0.994 296.808 -1.106
202212 -0.662 296.797 -0.737
202303 -1.479 301.836 -1.618
202306 -0.543 305.109 -0.588
202309 -2.176 307.789 -2.335
202312 -0.683 306.746 -0.735
202403 -0.107 312.332 -0.113
202406 0.700 314.175 0.736
202409 -0.156 315.301 -0.163
202412 0.768 315.605 0.804
202503 0.979 319.799 1.011
202506 1.617 322.561 1.655
202509 1.357 324.800 1.380
202512 1.464 324.054 1.492
202603 2.186 330.213 2.186

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.79 mean?
Western Digital (HAM:WDC) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.79 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors.
Is Western Digital's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Western Digital's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.79. Overall, Western Digital has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Digital's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to STX and ANET?
Western Digital's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.79 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Hardware company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors. Western Digital's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.79. 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?
Western Digital (HAM:WDC) has a current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.79. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.25, compared to a current price of €52.14 — trading 532.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.79. Western Digital's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Digital (HAM:WDC), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.79 as of Mar. 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 (HAM:WDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Digital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €52.14 is trading 532.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.25.

Key valuation signals for HAM:WDC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €0.79
  • GF Value™: €8.25 vs. price of €52.14 (532.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:WDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Western Digital Business Description

Address 5601 Great Oaks Parkway, San Jose, CA, USA, 95119
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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