Western Digital (XSWX:WDC) Stock Based Compensation: CHF163 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:WDC Western Digital Corp XSWX:WDC
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Price CHF450.90
GF Value CHF20.85
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What is Western Digital Stock Based Compensation?

Western Digital XSWX:WDC -1.48% 60 Stock Based Compensation is CHF163 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:WDC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF20.85. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Western Digital's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF42 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF163 Mil.

Western Digital Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Western Digital Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Western Digital Stock Based Compensation Chart

Western Digital Annual Data
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Western Digital Quarterly Data
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Western Digital Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 CHF163 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of CHF163 Mil mean?
Western Digital (XSWX:WDC) has a Stock Based Compensation of CHF163 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Western Digital and its competitors.
Is Western Digital's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Western Digital's current Stock Based Compensation is CHF163 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to STX and ANET?
Western Digital's Stock Based Compensation of CHF163 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Hardware company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Western Digital and its competitors. Western Digital's current Stock Based Compensation is CHF163 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 Stock Based Compensation of CHF163 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 Stock Based Compensation is CHF163 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Digital (XSWX:WDC), the current Stock Based Compensation is CHF163 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:

  • Stock Based Compensation: CHF163 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF20.85 vs. price of CHF450.90 (2062.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

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 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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