Dell Technologies Inc (DELL)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
DELL
Dell Technologies Inc
$157.67
+0.58%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $104.91B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$293.10
-7.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $97.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dell Technologies Inc generates 958% more annual revenue ($113.54B vs $10.73B). WDC leads profitability with a 35.6% profit margin vs 5.2%. DELL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.65. DELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
DELL
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
WDC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+69.4%
Fair Value
$405.76
Current Price
$157.67
$248.09 discount
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 44 in profit
Revenue surging 39.5% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 45.4% YoY
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
5.2% margin — thin
Moderate valuation
Trading at 14.0x book value
Revenue declined 41.0%
Earnings declined 95.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DELL
The strongest argument for DELL centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 39.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.65 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : DELL
The primary concerns for DELL are Profit Margin.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DELL profiles as a hypergrowth 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.
DELL is growing revenue faster at 39.5% — sustainability is the question.
DELL generates stronger free cash flow (4.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DELL scores higher overall (78/100 vs 55/100) and 39.5% 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.
Dell Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Dell Technologies Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells and supports information technology solutions, products and services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas.
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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