Western Digital (MEX:WDC) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


MEX:WDC Western Digital Corp MEX:WDC
60 GF Score
Price MXN10,500.01
GF Value MXN1,521.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Western Digital Moat Score?

Western Digital MEX:WDC -5.95% 60 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:WDC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,521.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Western Digital ranks better than 97.21% on this metric.

Western Digital has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Western Digital has Narrow Moat: Western Digital has a solid narrow moat due to its economies of scale in data storage solutions and a strong brand presence. However, intense competition and rapid technological changes limit its ability to achieve a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Western Digital might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Western Digital  (MEX:WDC) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Western Digital Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:WDC vs STX, ANET, DELL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Western Digital's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Western Digital's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Digital's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Western Digital (MEX:WDC) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #69 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Western Digital's Moat Score too high?
Western Digital's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #69 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 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Digital's Moat Score compare to STX and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #69 out of 2471 companies for Moat Score. This places Western Digital in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Western Digital's current Moat Score is 5. 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 (MEX:WDC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,521.74, compared to a current price of MXN10,500.01 — trading 590% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Digital (MEX:WDC), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 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 (MEX:WDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Digital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN10,500.01 is trading 590% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,521.74. GuruFocus considers Western Digital to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:WDC:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: MXN1,521.74 vs. price of MXN10,500.01 (590% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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