Western DigitalWBO:WDC -9.34%56 OCF Margin % is 33.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 217% above its 10-year median of 10.61. GuruFocus rates WBO:WDC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Western Digital ranks better than 94.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Digital's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:WDC'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.52 Med: 10.61 Max: 20.37
Current: 27.93
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Western Digital was 20.37%. The lowest was -6.52%. And the median was 10.61%.
WBO:WDC's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 94.78% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.27
vs WBO:WDC: 27.93
Western Digital OCF Margin % Related Terms
Western Digital OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Western Digital's OCF 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.
WBO:WDC vs STX, ANET, SNDK: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Western Digital's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Western Digital's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Digital's OCF 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 (WBO:WDC) has a OCF Margin % of 33.65% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors. This is 217% above median its historical median of 10.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #129 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Western Digital's OCF Margin % too high?
Western Digital's current OCF Margin % of 33.65% is 217% above median its 10-year median of 10.61. The Hardware industry median OCF Margin % is 5.27. Western Digital's value of 33.65% is 538.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #129 out of 2472 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 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Digital's OCF Margin % compare to STX and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #129 out of 2472 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Western Digital in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.27. Western Digital's value of 33.65% is 538.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.61 vs. the industry median of 5.27, 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 OCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median OCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 5.27, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Digital's current OCF Margin % of 33.65% is 538.5% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Digital's current OCF Margin % is 33.65%, which is 217% above median its own 10-year median of 10.61. 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 (WBO:WDC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.54, compared to a current price of €540.40 — trading 579.4% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 33.65%, which is 217% above median its 10-year median of 10.61 and 538.5% above the Hardware industry median of 5.27. Western Digital's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Digital (WBO:WDC), the current OCF Margin % is 33.65% 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 (WBO:WDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Digital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €540.40 is trading 579.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.54.
GuruFocus considers Western Digital to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:WDC:
OCF Margin %: 33.65% (217% above median its 10-year median of 10.61)
GF Value™: €79.54 vs. price of €540.40 (579.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 538.5% above the Hardware median (#129 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO: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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