Coinbase Global Inc (COIN)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
COIN
Coinbase Global Inc
$202.99
+6.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $50.50B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$442.36
+2.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $152.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Western Digital Corporation generates 71% more annual revenue ($11.78B vs $6.88B). WDC leads profitability with a 55.3% profit margin vs 18.3%. COIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
COIN
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
WDC
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 430.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 3.1B in free cash flow
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 477.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 22.2%
Moderate valuation
Trading at 21.2x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COIN
The strongest argument for COIN centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 11.3%. PEG of 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating 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 : COIN
The primary concerns for COIN are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 42.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COIN profiles as a declining stock while WDC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COIN carries more volatility with a beta of 3.38 — expect wider price swings.
WDC is growing revenue faster at 45.5% — sustainability is the question.
COIN generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (79/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 55.3% margins and 45.5% 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.
Coinbase Global Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Coinbase Global, Inc. provides financial infrastructure and technology for the crypto economy. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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.
Compare with Other FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?