Western Digital (MEX:WDC) Research & Development: MXN20,832 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:WDC Western Digital Corp MEX:WDC
60 GF Score
Price MXN11,200.00
GF Value MXN1,500.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Western Digital Research & Development?

Western Digital MEX:WDC -4.80% 60 Research & Development is MXN20,832 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:WDC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,500.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Western Digital's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5,302 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN20,832 Mil.

Western Digital  (MEX:WDC) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Western Digital Research & Development Historical Data

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Western Digital Research & Development Chart

Western Digital Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Research & Development
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Western Digital Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Western Digital Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN20,832 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of MXN20,832 Mil mean?
Western Digital (MEX:WDC) has a Research & Development of MXN20,832 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors.
Is Western Digital's Research & Development too high?
Western Digital's current Research & Development is MXN20,832 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to STX and ANET?
Western Digital's Research & Development of MXN20,832 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 Research & Development for a Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors. Western Digital's current Research & Development is MXN20,832 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 (MEX:WDC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,500.74, compared to a current price of MXN11,200.00 — trading 646.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is MXN20,832 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Digital (MEX:WDC), the current Research & Development is MXN20,832 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 (MEX:WDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Digital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN11,200.00 is trading 646.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,500.74. GuruFocus considers Western Digital to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:WDC:

  • Research & Development: MXN20,832 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN1,500.74 vs. price of MXN11,200.00 (646.3% 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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