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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Western Digital's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF2,595 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF7,868 Mil.
Western Digital's pretax margin was 86.66%.
During the past 13 years, Western Digital's highest Pretax Margin was 76.67%. The lowest was -13.57%. And the median was 4.76%.
During the past 13 years, Western Digital's highest Pretax Margin was 76.67%. The lowest was -13.57%. And the median was 4.76%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Western Digital Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Western Digital's Pre-Tax Income 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.
XSWX:WDC vs STX, SNDK, ANET: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Western Digital's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Western Digital's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Digital's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF7,868 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 (XSWX:WDC) has a Pre-Tax Income of CHF7,868 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors.
Is Western Digital's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Western Digital's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF7,868 Mil. Overall, Western Digital has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Digital's Pre-Tax Income compare to STX and SNDK?
Western Digital's Pre-Tax Income of CHF7,868 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Hardware company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors. Western Digital's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF7,868 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Digital (XSWX:WDC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF84.52, compared to a current price of CHF384.50 — trading 354.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is CHF7,868 Mil. Western Digital's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Digital (XSWX:WDC), the current Pre-Tax Income is CHF7,868 Mil as of Jun. 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 CHF384.50 is trading 354.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF84.52.
GuruFocus considers Western Digital to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:WDC:
Pre-Tax Income: CHF7,868 Mil
GF Value™: CHF84.52 vs. price of CHF384.50 (354.9% 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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