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Western DigitalCHIX:WDCD -14.78%47 EV-to-OCF is 52.77 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 431% above its 10-year median of 9.93. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WDCD with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €76.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,496 Hardware companies, Western Digital ranks worse than 84.09% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Western Digital's Enterprise Value is €149,171 Mil.
Western Digital's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,827 Mil. Therefore, Western Digital's EV-to-OCF for today is 52.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Digital's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:WDCd'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -344.02 Med: 9.93 Max: 87.38
Current: 51.72
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Western Digital was 87.38. The lowest was -344.02. And the median was 9.93.
CHIX:WDCd's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 84.09% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 9.105
vs CHIX:WDCd: 51.72
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Western Digital's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Western Digital's share price for today is €425.25.
Western Digital's 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 €14.402.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Western Digital EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Western Digital EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Western Digital's EV-to-OCF 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.
CHIX:WDCD vs STX, SNDK, ANET: EV-to-OCF Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Western Digital's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Western Digital's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Digital's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Western Digital's current Enterprise Value is €149,171 Mil.
Western Digital's Cash Flow from Operations 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 €2,827 Mil.
* 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 (CHIX:WDCD) has a EV-to-OCF of 52.77 as of Jul. 28, 2026. This is 431% above median its historical median of 9.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #2099 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Western Digital's EV-to-OCF too high?
Western Digital's current EV-to-OCF of 52.77 is 431% above median its 10-year median of 9.93. The Hardware industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.11. Western Digital's value of 52.77 is 479.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #2099 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-OCF compare to STX and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #2099 out of 2496 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Western Digital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.11. Western Digital's value of 52.77 is 479.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.93 vs. the industry median of 9.11, Western Digital has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Hardware companies is 9.11, based on 2,496 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Digital's current EV-to-OCF of 52.77 is 479.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Digital's current EV-to-OCF is 52.77, which is 431% above median its own 10-year median of 9.93. 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 EV-to-OCF is 52.77, which is 431% above median its 10-year median of 9.93 and 479.6% above the Hardware industry median of 9.11. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Digital (CHIX:WDCD), the current EV-to-OCF is 52.77 as of Jul. 28, 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:
EV-to-OCF: 52.77 (431% above median its 10-year median of 9.93)
GF Value™: €76.35 vs. price of €425.25 (457% above fair value)
Industry Position: 479.6% above the Hardware median (#2099 of 2496)
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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