Stock Analysis on Net

Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:WDC)

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Analysis of Profitability Ratios

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Profitability Ratios (Summary)

Western Digital Corp., profitability ratios

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Jun 30, 2023 Jul 1, 2022 Jul 2, 2021 Jul 3, 2020 Jun 28, 2019 Jun 29, 2018
Return on Sales
Gross profit margin 15.32% 31.26% 26.72% 22.59% 22.64% 37.32%
Operating profit margin -10.43% 12.72% 7.21% 2.00% 0.53% 17.52%
Net profit margin -13.85% 7.98% 4.85% -1.49% -4.55% 3.27%
Return on Investment
Return on equity (ROE) -14.55% 12.27% 7.66% -2.62% -7.56% 5.85%
Return on assets (ROA) -6.98% 5.71% 3.14% -0.97% -2.86% 2.31%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-29).

Profitability ratio Description The company
Gross profit margin Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. Western Digital Corp. gross profit margin ratio improved from 2021 to 2022 but then deteriorated significantly from 2022 to 2023.
Operating profit margin A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. Western Digital Corp. operating profit margin ratio improved from 2021 to 2022 but then deteriorated significantly from 2022 to 2023.
Net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. Western Digital Corp. net profit margin ratio improved from 2021 to 2022 but then deteriorated significantly from 2022 to 2023.

Profitability ratio Description The company
ROE A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. Western Digital Corp. ROE improved from 2021 to 2022 but then deteriorated significantly from 2022 to 2023.
ROA A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. Western Digital Corp. ROA improved from 2021 to 2022 but then deteriorated significantly from 2022 to 2023.

Gross Profit Margin

Western Digital Corp., gross profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Jun 30, 2023 Jul 1, 2022 Jul 2, 2021 Jul 3, 2020 Jun 28, 2019 Jun 29, 2018
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Gross profit 1,887 5,874 4,521 3,781 3,752 7,705
Revenue, net 12,318 18,793 16,922 16,736 16,569 20,647
Profitability Ratio
Gross profit margin1 15.32% 31.26% 26.72% 22.59% 22.64% 37.32%
Benchmarks
Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2
Apple Inc. 44.13% 43.31% 41.78% 38.23% 37.82%
Arista Networks Inc. 61.95% 61.07% 63.80% 63.94% 64.06%
Cisco Systems Inc. 62.73% 62.55% 64.02% 64.26% 62.94%
Super Micro Computer Inc. 18.01% 15.40% 15.03% 15.76% 14.16% 12.80%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-29).

1 2023 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100 × Gross profit ÷ Revenue, net
= 100 × 1,887 ÷ 12,318 = 15.32%

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
Gross profit margin Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. Western Digital Corp. gross profit margin ratio improved from 2021 to 2022 but then deteriorated significantly from 2022 to 2023.

Operating Profit Margin

Western Digital Corp., operating profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Jun 30, 2023 Jul 1, 2022 Jul 2, 2021 Jul 3, 2020 Jun 28, 2019 Jun 29, 2018
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income (loss) (1,285) 2,391 1,220 335 87 3,617
Revenue, net 12,318 18,793 16,922 16,736 16,569 20,647
Profitability Ratio
Operating profit margin1 -10.43% 12.72% 7.21% 2.00% 0.53% 17.52%
Benchmarks
Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2
Apple Inc. 29.82% 30.29% 29.78% 24.15% 24.57%
Arista Networks Inc. 38.52% 34.86% 31.37% 30.19% 33.42%
Cisco Systems Inc. 26.37% 27.09% 25.76% 27.63% 27.39%
Super Micro Computer Inc. 10.68% 6.45% 3.48% 2.57% 2.78% 2.82%
Operating Profit Margin, Sector
Technology Hardware & Equipment 29.20% 29.70% 29.10% 24.49% 24.86%
Operating Profit Margin, Industry
Information Technology 26.21% 28.31% 28.72% 24.93% 25.33%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-29).

1 2023 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100 × Operating income (loss) ÷ Revenue, net
= 100 × -1,285 ÷ 12,318 = -10.43%

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
Operating profit margin A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. Western Digital Corp. operating profit margin ratio improved from 2021 to 2022 but then deteriorated significantly from 2022 to 2023.

Net Profit Margin

Western Digital Corp., net profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Jun 30, 2023 Jul 1, 2022 Jul 2, 2021 Jul 3, 2020 Jun 28, 2019 Jun 29, 2018
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net income (loss) (1,706) 1,500 821 (250) (754) 675
Revenue, net 12,318 18,793 16,922 16,736 16,569 20,647
Profitability Ratio
Net profit margin1 -13.85% 7.98% 4.85% -1.49% -4.55% 3.27%
Benchmarks
Net Profit Margin, Competitors2
Apple Inc. 25.31% 25.31% 25.88% 20.91% 21.24%
Arista Networks Inc. 35.62% 30.87% 28.52% 27.38% 35.67%
Cisco Systems Inc. 22.13% 22.91% 21.26% 22.75% 22.39%
Super Micro Computer Inc. 8.98% 5.49% 3.14% 2.52% 2.05% 1.37%
Net Profit Margin, Sector
Technology Hardware & Equipment 24.78% 24.87% 25.16% 21.05% 21.32%
Net Profit Margin, Industry
Information Technology 22.04% 23.93% 25.58% 21.38% 22.17%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-29).

1 2023 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100 × Net income (loss) ÷ Revenue, net
= 100 × -1,706 ÷ 12,318 = -13.85%

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
Net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. Western Digital Corp. net profit margin ratio improved from 2021 to 2022 but then deteriorated significantly from 2022 to 2023.

Return on Equity (ROE)

Western Digital Corp., ROE calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Jun 30, 2023 Jul 1, 2022 Jul 2, 2021 Jul 3, 2020 Jun 28, 2019 Jun 29, 2018
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net income (loss) (1,706) 1,500 821 (250) (754) 675
Shareholders’ equity 11,723 12,221 10,721 9,551 9,967 11,531
Profitability Ratio
ROE1 -14.55% 12.27% 7.66% -2.62% -7.56% 5.85%
Benchmarks
ROE, Competitors2
Apple Inc. 156.08% 196.96% 150.07% 87.87% 61.06%
Arista Networks Inc. 28.91% 27.68% 21.13% 19.11% 29.71%
Cisco Systems Inc. 28.44% 29.70% 25.66% 29.57% 34.62%
Super Micro Computer Inc. 32.45% 20.00% 10.20% 7.91% 7.64% 5.47%
ROE, Sector
Technology Hardware & Equipment 97.10% 117.05% 97.06% 64.42% 53.02%
ROE, Industry
Information Technology 31.78% 38.36% 42.36% 35.12% 36.53%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-29).

1 2023 Calculation
ROE = 100 × Net income (loss) ÷ Shareholders’ equity
= 100 × -1,706 ÷ 11,723 = -14.55%

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
ROE A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. Western Digital Corp. ROE improved from 2021 to 2022 but then deteriorated significantly from 2022 to 2023.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Western Digital Corp., ROA calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Jun 30, 2023 Jul 1, 2022 Jul 2, 2021 Jul 3, 2020 Jun 28, 2019 Jun 29, 2018
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net income (loss) (1,706) 1,500 821 (250) (754) 675
Total assets 24,429 26,259 26,132 25,662 26,370 29,235
Profitability Ratio
ROA1 -6.98% 5.71% 3.14% -0.97% -2.86% 2.31%
Benchmarks
ROA, Competitors2
Apple Inc. 27.51% 28.29% 26.97% 17.73% 16.32%
Arista Networks Inc. 20.98% 19.96% 14.66% 13.39% 20.54%
Cisco Systems Inc. 12.38% 12.57% 10.86% 11.82% 11.88%
Super Micro Computer Inc. 17.42% 8.90% 4.99% 4.39% 4.27% 2.61%
ROA, Sector
Technology Hardware & Equipment 24.00% 24.80% 23.27% 16.30% 15.34%
ROA, Industry
Information Technology 13.01% 14.99% 15.62% 12.12% 12.78%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-29).

1 2023 Calculation
ROA = 100 × Net income (loss) ÷ Total assets
= 100 × -1,706 ÷ 24,429 = -6.98%

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
ROA A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. Western Digital Corp. ROA improved from 2021 to 2022 but then deteriorated significantly from 2022 to 2023.