Western Digital (TSX:WDC) Total Operating Expense: C$2,306 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:WDC Western Digital Corp TSX:WDC
48 GF Score
Price C$32.94
GF Value C$5.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Western Digital Total Operating Expense?

Western Digital TSX:WDC -15.69% 48 Total Operating Expense is C$2,306 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:WDC with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of C$5.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Western Digital's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$605 Mil. Western Digital's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$2,306 Mil.

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Western Digital Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Western Digital Total Operating Expense Chart

Western Digital Annual Data
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Western Digital Quarterly Data
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Western Digital Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 C$2,306 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of C$2,306 Mil mean?
Western Digital (TSX:WDC) has a Total Operating Expense of C$2,306 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors.
Is Western Digital's Total Operating Expense too high?
Western Digital's current Total Operating Expense is C$2,306 Mil. Overall, Western Digital has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Digital's Total Operating Expense compare to STX and ANET?
Western Digital's Total Operating Expense of C$2,306 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 Total Operating Expense for a Hardware company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Western Digital and its competitors. Western Digital's current Total Operating Expense is C$2,306 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 (TSX:WDC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$5.31, compared to a current price of C$32.94 — trading 520.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is C$2,306 Mil. Western Digital's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Digital (TSX:WDC), the current Total Operating Expense is C$2,306 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 (TSX:WDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Digital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$32.94 is trading 520.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$5.31. GuruFocus considers Western Digital to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:WDC:

  • Total Operating Expense: C$2,306 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$5.31 vs. price of C$32.94 (520.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX: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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