Arista Networks (ANET)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
ANET
Arista Networks
$131.20
-3.71%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $170.44B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$293.10
-7.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $97.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Western Digital Corporation generates 19% more annual revenue ($10.73B vs $9.01B). ANET leads profitability with a 39.0% profit margin vs 35.6%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.71. ANET earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
ANET
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
WDC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-29.4%
Fair Value
$102.74
Current Price
$131.20
$28.46 premium
Margin of Safety
-280.1%
Fair Value
$72.01
Current Price
$293.10
$221.09 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.5%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 28.9% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 13.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Moderate valuation
Trading at 14.0x book value
Revenue declined 41.0%
Earnings declined 95.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ANET
The strongest argument for ANET centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.0% and operating margin at 41.5%. Revenue growth of 28.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.6% and operating margin at 15.4%. PEG of 0.71 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ANET
The primary concerns for ANET are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 49.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ANET profiles as a growth stock while WDC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.85 — expect wider price swings.
ANET is growing revenue faster at 28.9% — sustainability is the question.
ANET generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ANET scores higher overall (69/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 39.0% margins and 28.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Arista Networks
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Arista Networks (formerly Arastra) is an American computer networking company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company designs and sells multilayer network switches to deliver software-defined networking (SDN) solutions for large datacenter, cloud computing, high-performance computing, and high-frequency trading environments.
Visit Website →Western Digital Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Western Digital Corporation (WDC, commonly known as Western Digital or WD) is an American computer hard disk drive manufacturer and data storage company, headquartered in San Jose, California. It designs, manufactures and sells data technology products, including storage devices, data center systems and cloud storage services.
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