Pure Storage [PSTG] vs Western Digital [WDC] Detailed Stock Comparison
Pure Storage
NYSE
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Western Digital
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Pure Storage wins in 3 metrics, Western Digital wins in 15 metrics, with 0 ties. Western Digital appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Pure Storage | Western Digital | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 153.89 | 17.05 | Western Digital |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 15.37 | 4.93 | Western Digital |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 21.87 | 0.85 | Western Digital |
| PEG Ratio | -2.42 | 8.61 | Pure Storage |
| EV/EBITDA | 80.23 | 11.10 | Western Digital |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 3.93% | 19.84% | Western Digital |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -4.00% | 15.40% | Western Digital |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | N/A | 15.40% | N/A |
| Return on Equity | 9.76% | 19.81% | Western Digital |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 1.61% | 7.00% | Western Digital |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $526.87M | $1.28B | Western Digital |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.26% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -5.25% | 58.24% | Western Digital |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.88 | 2.76 | Western Digital |
| Enterprise Value | $17.81B | $28.91B | Western Digital |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 5.47 | 3.04 | Western Digital |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 68.87% | 40.96% | Pure Storage |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $10 | $27 | Western Digital |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.38 | $4.45 | Western Digital |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.07 | 1.64 | Pure Storage |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Pure Storage vs Western Digital Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Storage | 4.72% | -0.44% | 4.59% | 4.12% | -8.63% | -6.61% |
| Western Digital | 3.09% | 2.54% | 14.78% | 54.43% | 57.02% | 64.61% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Storage | -5.25% | 92.00% | 285.53% | 251.39% | 251.39% | 251.39% |
| Western Digital | 58.24% | 123.88% | 169.13% | 25.28% | 303.62% | 640.81% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Pure Storage vs Western Digital
| Metric | PSTG | WDC |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $19.11B | $26.32B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,873,480 | 5,970,830 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,081,087 | 6,924,080 |
| Last Close | $58.36 | $76.97 |
| 52 Week Range | $34.51 - $73.67 | $28.83 - $78.80 |
| % from 52W High | -20.78% | -2.32% |
| All-Time High | $73.67 (Jan 20, 2025) | $86.69 (Dec 15, 2014) |
| % from All-Time High | -20.78% | -11.21% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.12% | 0.14% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.12% | -0.31% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.20% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -0.04% | 0.15% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.10% | 0.20% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 21.87 | 0.85 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $3.81 | $15.39 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $4.83 | N/A |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $816.03M | $1.69B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $414.18M | $3.20B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.26% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.20 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Pure Storage vs Western Digital
| Metric | PSTG | WDC |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 153.89 | 17.05 |
| Forward P/E | 31.61 | 8.61 |
| PEG Ratio | -2.42 | 8.61 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 5.88 | 2.76 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 15.37 | 4.93 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $19.11B | $26.32B |
| Enterprise Value | $17.81B | $28.91B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 5.47 | 3.04 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 80.23 | 11.10 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.07 | 1.64 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $3.81 | $15.39 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Pure Storage vs Western Digital
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PSTG | WDC |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $778.49M | $2.61B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $242.33M | $1.54B |
| Gross Profit | $536.15M | $1.07B |
| Research & Development | $221.74M | $262.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-31.17M | $681.00M |
| EBITDA | $21.58M | $774.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $484,000 | $347.00M |
| Income Tax | $14.48M | $95.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-14.00M | $285.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PSTG | WDC |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $739.34M | $2.11B |
| Total Current Assets | $2.40B | $5.86B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $1.49B | $5.42B |
| Long-Term Debt | $129.74M | $2.49B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.24B | $5.54B |
| Retained Earnings | $-1.38B | $762.00M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $600.36M | $0 |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PSTG | WDC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $387.72M | $14.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-72.35M | $-71.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $211.59M | $675.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-1.13M | $-1.84B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-119.94M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | PSTG | WDC |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 10.84M | 32.89M |
| Short Ratio | 4.99 | 4.54 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.11% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,873,480 | 5,970,830 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,081,087 | 6,924,080 |
| Shares Outstanding | 326.10M | 347.00M |
| Float Shares | 309.41M | 344.11M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.05% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.89% | 1.07% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Pure Storage vs Western Digital
| Metric | PSTG | WDC |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.20 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.26% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $0.07 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.15% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $0.20 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Sep 04, 2025 |