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Western DigitalXSWX:WDC -5.56%46 Shiller PE Ratio is 2,261.76 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 15750% above its 10-year median of 14.27. GuruFocus rates XSWX:WDC with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF84.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,416 Hardware companies, Western Digital ranks worse than 89.83% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-20), Western Digital's current share price is CHF384.50. Western Digital's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0.17. Western Digital's Shiller PE Ratio for today is 2,261.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Digital's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:WDC'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.23 Med: 14.27 Max: 365.8
Current: 150.48
During the past years, Western Digital's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 365.80. The lowest was 6.23. And the median was 14.27.
XSWX:WDC's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked worse than 89.83% of 1416
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 30.585
vs XSWX:WDC: 150.48
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
Western Digital's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF6.565. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is CHF0.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation
Western Digital (XSWX:WDC) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
Western Digital Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
Western Digital Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Western Digital's Shiller PE Ratio 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: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Western Digital's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Western Digital's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Digital's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
Western Digital's Shiller PE Ratio for today 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's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
For example, Western Digital's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
Western Digital (XSWX:WDC) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 2,261.76 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors. This is 15750% above median its historical median of 14.27. Over the past decade, Western Digital's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 6.23 to 365.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #1272 out of 1416 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 89.8%.
Is Western Digital's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Western Digital's current Shiller PE Ratio of 2,261.76 is 15750% above median its 10-year median of 14.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.23 to a high of 365.80. The Hardware industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 30.59. Western Digital's value of 2,261.76 is 7295% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #1272 out of 1416 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Shiller PE Ratio compare to STX and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Western Digital ranks #1272 out of 1416 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places Western Digital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 30.59. Western Digital's value of 2,261.76 is 7295% above this benchmark. Historically, Western Digital's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 6.23 to 365.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.27 vs. the industry median of 30.59, 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 Shiller PE Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 30.59, based on 1,416 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Digital's current Shiller PE Ratio of 2,261.76 is 7295% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 30.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Digital's current Shiller PE Ratio is 2,261.76, which is 15750% above median its own 10-year median of 14.27. 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 Shiller PE Ratio is 2,261.76, which is 15750% above median its 10-year median of 14.27 and 7295% above the Hardware industry median of 30.59. 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 Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Digital (XSWX:WDC), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 2,261.76 as of Aug. 20, 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:
Shiller PE Ratio: 2,261.76 (15750% above median its 10-year median of 14.27)
GF Value™: CHF84.52 vs. price of CHF384.50 (354.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7295% above the Hardware median (#1272 of 1416)
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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