Ford Motor Company (F)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
F
Ford Motor Company
$11.52
-1.03%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $45.96B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$293.10
-7.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $100.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ford Motor Company generates 1645% more annual revenue ($187.27B vs $10.73B). WDC leads profitability with a 35.6% profit margin vs -4.4%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.69. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
F
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
WDC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for F.
Margin of Safety
-311.2%
Fair Value
$66.57
Current Price
$293.10
$226.53 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 172.7% YoY
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
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
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -20.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.8%
Moderate valuation
Trading at 14.0x book value
Revenue declined 41.0%
Earnings declined 95.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : F
The strongest argument for F centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
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 0.69 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : F
The primary concerns for F are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.66 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
F profiles as a turnaround 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.
F is growing revenue faster at -4.8% — sustainability is the question.
F generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (55/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 35.6% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ford Motor Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Ford Motor Company, commonly known as Ford, is an American multinational automaker that has its main headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.
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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