Canaan Inc (CAN)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
CAN
Canaan Inc
$0.34
+9.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $251.49M
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$447.18
-2.98%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $161.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Western Digital Corporation generates 2435% more annual revenue ($12.92B vs $509.65M). WDC leads profitability with a 73.0% profit margin vs -41.7%. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
CAN
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
WDC
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+89.2%
Fair Value
$5.20
Current Price
$0.34
$4.86 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WDC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 106 in profit
Keeps 73 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.6%
Revenue surging 43.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 984.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -55.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 24.3%
Earnings declined 91.6%
Trading at 21.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAN
The strongest argument for CAN centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 73.0% and operating margin at 43.6%. Revenue growth of 43.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CAN
The primary concerns for CAN are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAN profiles as a turnaround stock while WDC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CAN carries more volatility with a beta of 2.73 — expect wider price swings.
WDC is growing revenue faster at 43.8% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor COMPUTER HARDWARE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (79/100 vs 30/100), backed by strong 73.0% margins and 43.8% revenue growth. CAN offers better value entry with a 89.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Canaan Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · China
Canaan Inc. is engaged in the research, design and sale of IC end system products by integrating bitcoin mining IC products and related components mainly in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Hangzhou, the People's Republic of China.
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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