General Motors Company (GM)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
GM
General Motors Company
$72.81
-1.33%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $67.92B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$293.10
-7.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $100.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Motors Company generates 1624% more annual revenue ($185.02B vs $10.73B). GM leads profitability with a 146.0% profit margin vs 35.6%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.69. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
GM
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
WDC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-258.9%
Fair Value
$22.24
Current Price
$72.81
$50.57 premium
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
Keeps 146 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 5.7B 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
ROE of 4.3% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 5.1%
Moderate valuation
Trading at 14.0x book value
Revenue declined 41.0%
Earnings declined 95.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GM
The strongest argument for GM centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 146.0% and operating margin at 6.5%.
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 : GM
The primary concerns for GM are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.85 — expect wider price swings.
GM is growing revenue faster at -5.1% — sustainability is the question.
GM generates stronger free cash flow (5.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AUTO MANUFACTURERS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (55/100 vs 44/100), 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.
General Motors Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
General Motors Company (GM) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts, and sells financial services, with global headquarters in Detroit's Renaissance Center.
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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