Western DigitalHAM:WDC 60 FCF Margin % is 29.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 590% above its 10-year median of 4.25. GuruFocus rates HAM:WDC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.66. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Western Digital ranks better than 95.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Digital's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:WDC'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.65 Med: 4.25 Max: 24.69
Current: 24.69
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Western Digital was 24.69%. The lowest was -19.65%. And the median was 4.25%.
HAM:WDC's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 95.87% of 2471
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs HAM:WDC: 24.69
Western Digital FCF Margin % Related Terms
Western Digital FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Western Digital's FCF Margin % 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.
HAM:WDC vs STX, ANET, SNDK: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Western Digital's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Western Digital's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Digital's FCF Margin % 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 (HAM:WDC) has a FCF Margin % of 29.31% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors. This is 590% above median its historical median of 4.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #102 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Western Digital's FCF Margin % too high?
Western Digital's current FCF Margin % of 29.31% is 590% above median its 10-year median of 4.25. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Western Digital's value of 29.31% is 4552.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #102 out of 2471 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 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Digital's FCF Margin % compare to STX and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #102 out of 2471 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Western Digital in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Western Digital's value of 29.31% is 4552.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.25 vs. the industry median of 0.63, 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 FCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,471 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Digital's current FCF Margin % of 29.31% is 4552.4% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Digital's current FCF Margin % is 29.31%, which is 590% above median its own 10-year median of 4.25. 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 FCF Margin % of 29.31%. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.66, compared to a current price of €52.14 — trading 683% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 29.31%, which is 590% above median its 10-year median of 4.25 and 4552.4% above the Hardware industry median of 0.63. Western Digital's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Digital (HAM:WDC), the current FCF Margin % is 29.31% 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 683% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.66.
Key valuation signals for HAM:WDC:
FCF Margin %: 29.31% (590% above median its 10-year median of 4.25)
GF Value™: €6.66 vs. price of €52.14 (683% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4552.4% above the Hardware median (#102 of 2471)
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 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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