Hudbay Minerals Inc. (HBM)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
HBM
Hudbay Minerals Inc.
$18.08
-3.06%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $8.42B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$293.10
-7.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $100.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Western Digital Corporation generates 385% more annual revenue ($10.73B vs $2.21B). WDC leads profitability with a 35.6% profit margin vs 25.7%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.69. HBM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
HBM
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
WDC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.8%
Fair Value
$67.39
Current Price
$18.08
$49.31 discount
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
Earnings expanding 545.0% YoY
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.8%
Revenue surging 25.3% year-over-year
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Moderate valuation
Trading at 14.0x book value
Revenue declined 41.0%
Earnings declined 95.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HBM
The strongest argument for HBM centers on EPS Growth, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.7% and operating margin at 29.8%. Revenue growth of 25.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : HBM
The primary concerns for HBM are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HBM profiles as a growth stock while WDC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
HBM carries more volatility with a beta of 2.03 — expect wider price swings.
HBM is growing revenue faster at 25.3% — sustainability is the question.
WDC generates stronger free cash flow (653M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HBM scores higher overall (75/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 25.7% margins and 25.3% 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.
Hudbay Minerals Inc.
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Hudbay Minerals Inc., a diversified mining company, focuses on the discovery, production and marketing of base and precious metals in North and South America. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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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