Western Digital Corporation (WDC) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Technology
Western Digital Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells data storage devices and solutions based on hard disk drive (HDD) technology in the United States, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company offers internal HDDs, data center drives, data center platforms, external drives, portable drives, NAS for home and office, and accessories. It sells its data storage devices and solutions through its computer manufacturers, sales personnel, dealers, distributors, and retailers. The company has a collaboration with Open Quantum Design for the development of quantum error correction technology and related systems to advance reliable quantum computing. Western Digital Corporation was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 0.7% |
| Technology Sector Avg FCF Yield | 4.0% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $1.3B |
| Market Cap | $175.4B |
| P/E Ratio | 21.0x |
Western Digital Corporation's FCF yield of 0.7% is below the Technology sector average (4.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Digital Corporation's (WDC) free cash flow yield?
Western Digital Corporation's (WDC) free cash flow yield is 0.7%. That is below the Technology sector average (4.0%).
Is WDC's free cash flow yield good?
At 0.7%, WDC's free cash flow yield is considered weak — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does Western Digital Corporation generate?
Western Digital Corporation generated $1.3B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $175.4B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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