Preferred stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. Western Digital's preferred stock for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.
The market value of preferred stock needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of Enterprise Value. Western Digital's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-1,304 Mil.
In the calculation of book value, the par value of preferred stocks needs to subtracted from total equity. Western Digital's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF26.20.
Western Digital (XSWX:WDC) Preferred Stock Explanation
When a company needs capital but does not wish to issue debt, they may sell preferred stocks to investors.
For instance, during the financial crisis of 2008, Goldman Sachs (GS) issued a combination of preferred stock and common stock options for $5 billion of capital to Warren Buffetts Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)(BRK.B). In this deal, Berkshire Hathaway paid $5 billion for 10% cumulative perpetual preferred stock and warrants to buy 43.5 million shares of Goldman Sachs at $115 a share. Goldman Sachs bought back the preferred in 2010. Guess how much money Warren Buffett made in this deal in two years? Read How Much Did Warren Buffetts Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Make on Its Goldman Sachs (GS) Preferred Stock?
1. The market value of Preferred Stocks needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of enterprise value.
Western Digital's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Preferred Stock Related Terms
Western Digital Preferred Stock Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Western Digital's Preferred Stock 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.
Preferred Stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. It is generally considered a hybrid instrument. Preferred stock is senior to common stock, but is subordinate to bonds in terms of claim or rights to their share of the assets of the company.
Preferred stock has priority over common stock in the payment of dividends and any payments received when a company liquidates.
Preferred stock comes in many forms. It can be:
Convertible or Non-Convertible
Cumulative or Non-Cumulative
Voting or Non-Voting
Callable or Non-Callable
Maturity Date or No Maturity Date
A preferred stock without a maturity date is called a perpetual preferred stock. These are relatively rare. A good example of perpetual preferred stock is the many series of Public Storage (PSA) preferred shares that trade on the New York Stock Exchange.
Before investing in preferred stock, it is important to know which of the above groups the stock belongs to. Is it convertible or non-convertible? Are dividends cumulative or non-cumulative?
It is also critical that an investor knows what bonds the company has in front of the preferred stock. Bondholders get paid first. So the decision to buy a preferred stock can be similar to the decision to buy a bond. But, remember, the preferred stock of a company with bonds is junior to those bonds.
Unless a preferred stock is convertible, the upside in a preferred stock investment is more limited than in a common stock investment. If a company doubles its earnings, it is usually under no more obligation to double the dividends paid to preferred shareholders than it is to double the interest paid to its bankers and bondholders.So preferred stock is very different from common stock.
Western Digital (XSWX:WDC) has a Preferred Stock of CHF0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Preferred Stock represents the par value of a company's preferred shares. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors.
Is Western Digital's Preferred Stock too high?
Western Digital's current Preferred Stock is CHF0 Mil. 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 Preferred Stock compare to STX and ANET?
Western Digital's Preferred Stock of CHF0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Preferred Stock for a Hardware company?
A good Preferred Stock depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Preferred Stock 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 Preferred Stock mean?
A high Preferred Stock can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Preferred Stock represents the par value of a company's preferred shares. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors. Western Digital's current Preferred Stock is CHF0 Mil. 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 (XSWX:WDC) has a current Preferred Stock of CHF0 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF20.85, compared to a current price of CHF450.90 — trading 2062.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Preferred Stock is CHF0 Mil. 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 Preferred Stock calculated?
Preferred Stock is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Digital (XSWX:WDC), the current Preferred Stock is CHF0 Mil 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 (XSWX:WDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Digital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF450.90 is trading 2062.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF20.85.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:WDC:
Preferred Stock: CHF0 Mil
GF Value™: CHF20.85 vs. price of CHF450.90 (2062.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX: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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