GoPro Inc (GPRO)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
GPRO
GoPro Inc
$1.65
+10.74%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $225.76M
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$434.52
+5.27%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $148.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Western Digital Corporation generates 1547% more annual revenue ($10.73B vs $651.54M). WDC leads profitability with a 35.6% profit margin vs -14.3%. GPRO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
GPRO
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
WDC
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.9%
Earnings expanding 189.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -81.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 93.7%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 20.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GPRO
The strongest argument for GPRO centers on PEG Ratio. 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 35.6% and operating margin at 31.9%. Revenue growth of 25.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GPRO
The primary concerns for GPRO are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 41.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GPRO profiles as a turnaround stock while WDC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.83 — expect wider price swings.
WDC is growing revenue faster at 25.2% — sustainability is the question.
WDC generates stronger free cash flow (653M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (77/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 35.6% margins and 25.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
GoPro Inc
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
GoPro, Inc. develops and sells mountable and portable cameras, drones, and accessories in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
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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