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Western Digital's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.01.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.55.
During the past 12 months, Western Digital's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 65.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -15.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Western Digital's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 64.90% per year. The lowest was -34.60% per year. And the median was 19.30% per year.
Western Digital (CHIX:WDCd) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Western Digital Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Western Digital Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Western Digital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
CHIX:WDCD vs STX, SNDK, ANET: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Western Digital's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Western Digital's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Digital's PE Ratio falls into.
Western Digital Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Western Digital's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €14.40
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €14.40 mean?
Western Digital (CHIX:WDCD) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €14.40 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #1358 out of 1909 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Western Digital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Western Digital's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €14.40. Based on the distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #1358 out of 1909 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Digital has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Digital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to STX and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #1358 out of 1909 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Western Digital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.30. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Hardware company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Hardware companies is 1.30, based on 1,909 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Digital's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €14.40. 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 (CHIX:WDCD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €76.35, compared to a current price of €425.25 — trading 457% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €14.40. Western Digital's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Digital (CHIX:WDCD), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €14.40 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 (CHIX:WDCD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Digital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €425.25 is trading 457% above its estimated GF Value™ of €76.35.
GuruFocus considers Western Digital to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:WDCD:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €14.40
GF Value™: €76.35 vs. price of €425.25 (457% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:WDCD 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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