Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
CM
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce
$108.74
-0.69%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $106.24B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$531.18
+5.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $170.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce generates 137% more annual revenue ($27.91B vs $11.78B). WDC leads profitability with a 55.3% profit margin vs 33.5%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
CM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
WDC
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.7% revenue growth
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 86 in profit
Keeps 55 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.0%
Revenue surging 45.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 482.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Moderate valuation
Trading at 25.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CM
The strongest argument for CM centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.5% and operating margin at 44.7%. Revenue growth of 16.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 55.3% and operating margin at 37.0%. Revenue growth of 45.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CM
The primary concerns for CM are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.66 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.16 — expect wider price swings.
WDC is growing revenue faster at 45.5% — sustainability is the question.
WDC generates stronger free cash flow (978M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (79/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 55.3% margins and 45.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, a diversified financial institution, offers a variety of financial products and services to personal, commercial, public sector, and institutional clients in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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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