Hudbay Minerals Inc. (HBM)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
HBM
Hudbay Minerals Inc.
$30.13
-2.06%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $11.05B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$575.50
+4.79%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $225.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Western Digital Corporation generates 396% more annual revenue ($11.78B vs $2.37B). WDC leads profitability with a 55.3% profit margin vs 27.8%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.58. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
HBM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
WDC
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 40.0%
Earnings expanding 91.9% YoY
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 27.3% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 67 in profit
Keeps 55 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.0%
Revenue surging 45.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 482.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 27.5x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HBM
The strongest argument for HBM centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.8% and operating margin at 40.0%. Revenue growth of 27.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 55.3% and operating margin at 37.0%. Revenue growth of 45.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HBM
The primary concerns for HBM are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HBM carries more volatility with a beta of 2.21 — expect wider price swings.
WDC is growing revenue faster at 45.5% — sustainability is the question.
WDC generates stronger free cash flow (978M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COPPER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (80/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 55.3% margins and 45.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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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